Argentinean, Brazilian, Columbian, Cuban, Peruvian, and Puerto Rican Oh My! Carnivale, from the Latin word, “Carne Vale” or “Farewell to the Flesh” eventually became a Brazilian tradition after the Greek festival honoring Dionysus (god of wine). The fest is a massive celebratory indulgence of music, food, alcohol, and sex preceding forty days of personal reflection, […]
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