[State of Copacabana Beach]
Rio de Janeiro was on a carnival vacation without a parade.
The occupancy rate of the hotel was about half of the average year, there were few tourists, and there was no parade, so the atmosphere was quiet, but the weather was fine and I was able to spend a relaxing time.
[Samba team / Sargueiro practice scene]
Unfortunately, this year's carnival has been canceled, but we usually hold public practice every Saturday about four months before the actual performance to showcase the results of our daily practice.
The funds obtained from the admission fee, food and drink charges in the venue, sales of goods, etc. will be important funds for the team's activities, so you will naturally get into the practice and show the dance and performance just like the actual performance!
If you want to come to the carnival but can't, don't worry, there are places in Rio where you can enjoy the carnival atmosphere outside of the actual time!
* The photo shows the practice scene in February 2020.
Local information about the new corona [Local information about the new corona]
Brazil time February 3 (Wednesday) 18:00 update Infection status until today
[Whole Brazil]
Newly infected: 56,002 Cumulative infections: 9.339,420 Cumulative deaths: 227,563
[Rio de Janeiro]
Cumulative number of infected people: 529,525 Total number of fatalities: 30,172
It's hard to see signs of decline, and frustrating days continue.