Extravagant Carnival Traditions from Around the World

Carnival, a spectacle of bright colors, extravagant costumes, and lively processions, holds deeper meanings in many cultures. Shrove Tuesday serves as a final hurrah of celebratory excess before a period of abstaining from indulgences. The tradition is not confined to a specific location but is celebrated worldwide as part of the carnival season. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Carnival is celebrated in the form of a lavish five-day festival with elaborate parades, music, and dance. The famous Carnival attracts nearly two million tourists, and the city streets pulsate to the rhythm of samba.