That's a cool link Ray.
Late last night I was checking pics of the Rio carnival from the last few recent years; wow, simply amazing!
...The high def, the colors, the amount of work, the costumes, the decorative vehicles, the grandiosity, the people, the atmosphere, the dancing, the beautiful women, did I mentioned the elaborate costumes, ...all, is Rio's own expression and uniqueness in the world.
I don't think there is a better celebration than this on the entire planet. They put everything in real life into it.