


Pernambuco - Brazil's Other Carnival
Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.

Pernambuco - Brazil's Other Carnival
Season 3 Episode 308 | 26m 46s | CC
The Brazilian state of Pernambuco, is home to Brazil’s fifth-largest city, Recife. Recife’s carnival, along with celebrations in its colonial suburb Olinda and the in the cities of Bezerros and Nazarene da Mata, is part of a flamboyant, joyous, boisterous week of immense parades, intense dances and elaborate costumes. Invitations are not required, you can jump in at any time.
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