Arbeitsblatt: Carnivals in Rio and Notting Hill

THE CARNIVAL IN RIO THE NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL It takes place in February or March. It lasts for four days. 30000 people from other countries come and visit. It the best say the people from this city. There are two nights of parades in the streets of the city. Dancing the samba is very important for this carnival. There are 600 to 800 people with drums who support the dancers. parade lasts 10 to 12 hours. You can hear non-stop music at all-night carnival balls. It is very expensive to live in the city during carnival. Normally, this place is very quiet. It is the largest carnival in Europe. Over million people come to this carnival. This carnival started in 1964. The carnival takes place in August. It lasts for two days. There is parade with over 50 bands. Different sound systems play different music styles. There are three stages with bands playing. There are stalls where you can buy exotic food. People who live there call it The Greatest Show on Earth. It is cheaper than the other carnival. Carnivals in Rio and Notting Hill Rio When? How long? How many people? What kind of music? How expensive? What special? Notting Hill Your carnival