Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carnaval is celebrated all around the world, but it’s said that Brazil does it best. No matter what part of the country you visit, ...

Local innkeeper Armando Ferri opens the five-day Carnaval celebrations in Paraty, Brazil, as the Rei Momo, or king of Carnaval. Jack Chang / MCT PARATY, Brazil — First came the roar of the drums and ...

You’ve seen the images of Brazilian Carnaval. A sea of people in the streets, oiled-up women samba-dancing at lightning speed and packs of trumpets, trombones and drums blasting out singalong songs.