How is the Carnival of Bahia?

How is the Carnival of Bahia?

Bahia is the land of music, the rhythm and joy. The Carnival in Bahia is currently the largest popular event on the planet. It brings together about 2 million people per day, which is fun to the sound of electric trios, bands, and batucadas blocks. The Bahian Carnival is a huge festival of music outdoors. For 6 days, the blocks and their attractions are more than 10 hours of daily shows, attracting crowds in and out of the blocks. Difficult to describe the grandeur of this festival of eminently popular participation. Best is even feel it closely, is to be part of this universe of options.




The main circuit of carnival

The carnival in Salvador is a party so big it had to be split to accommodate such joy! The festival takes place at various points of the city, focusing on Dodô circuits and Osmar. The Corridor connects the victory of the two circuits. Osmar circuit (Avenue) This is the longest path, so it is known as traditional. The blocks are concentrated in the corridor of the Victoria and from there depart traveling across Avenida Seven September to the Hotel Bahia. During the 6km traveled in about 6 hours, merrymaker passes through the sights of the city, as the clock of Saint Peter, the Fort of San Diogo and Praça Castro Alves. Circuit Dodô (Barra / Ondina) As most recently created, this route is known as alternative. The blocks are concentrated in front of the Lighthouse Bar, where the parade began following the coastline of El Salvador to the neighborhood of Ondina. The route of 4km is done on average 4 hours in the sea, which makes the parade more pleasant and quiet.





Blocks

The blocks are composed of a trio and an electric car for support and have their space bounded by a large rope and also have a scheme of their own security. In each block presents an attraction of Bahian music. Electric Trio The trio is a stage electric walking mounted on a large truck, equipped with modern equipment and generators of sound and light. The artists and bands come on top of the trio, leading the crowd in and out of the blocks. Car support The car of support, as the name says, provides a structure and support services to block, such as: Bar and snack bar Toilets Post for medical care * VIP Area * Some blocks available for sale Abadá called VIP, which gives access to the top of the car for support, with privileged view to the parade, exclusive bathrooms, vip service and some even offer sheets drink. Abadá The abbey and a shirt printed that identifies the participant in each block. The abbot functions as the mark of a tribe that is recognized, meets and celebrates the Carnival. Block parades each with a different Abadá for each day of revelry and a symbol of security itself.




Boxes

The Boxes are fixed structures in which the merrymaker can enjoy the party with greater comfort. The structure of Boxes may vary, but all have a large terrace from which we can track not only one, but all the attractions during the day chosen. Moreover, all have toilets, square meals, nightclub and lounge. The access is made with Camarotes shirt and bracelet, different for each day. In some cases there are differences between the male and female. Merrymaker Popcorn The popcorn merrymaker likes to party without pay by the abbot, but has the convenience and security that the structure of the blocks available. As the concentration of people is very great, the popcorn foliões have to divide the space with the crowd, apart from street vendors.






Tips



The Carnival of Salvador has more than 100,000 people working just to promote the safety of thousands of foliões. Nevertheless, some care is never too: - Walk with only the necessary: money exchanged and mild enough for their expenses during the day. - No jewelry, valuables, cameras or camcorders, credit cards or vouchers to check - Take an identity document, but avoid taking the passport - Keep hands in the address and phone number of where they are staying - Go to tennis or other comfortable shoes - Try walking in groups and avoid leaving the Block or the Camarote - If you must leave the block or the Camarote, wait for the passage of electric trio and exit in groups - If driving, do not drink and drink it, do not drive: go by taxi - During the day, spend enough sunscreen - Food is good, but with lighter meals (preferably carbohydrates) - Drink enough liquid, especially water.