Carnival brings fun and chaos to Rio's streets

The Independent Sunday 19th February, 2012

Revellers in Rio de Janeiro yesterday enjoyed the fun, sun and sequins of the five-day Carnival, a time of joyous excess when the streets fill with bands and people dancing and drinking.

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