Brazilian Barbie Doll
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"Brazilian Barbie doll is dressed for a fabulous parade. Her festive ensemble includes a short, layered pink skirt, top, arm and leg cuffs, and a colorful pink headdress. She's ready for dancing, fun, and celebration!"[1]
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"Oi! Welcome to Rio De Janeiro, the happiest city in Brazil. Hurry, the Carnival celebration is about to begin! It starts when the mayor hands the keys to the city to Rei Momo, the Carnival King, and lasts four whole days. Soon, the city will be filled with laughing "cariocas" and merry "blocos" dancing and singing in the streets. Everywhere you look, you'll see the colorful combination of Euro-pean, Indian, and African heritage that makes Brazil different from any other country in South America or the world!
Be sure to look for me in The Samba School Parade. It's the most fabulous parade in all the world. Samba schools from all over Brazil dance down the street one by one in spectacular costumes, followed by glittering floats and marching bands. The Samba costume I'm wearing was specially designed to go with the theme of my Samba school dance this year. I can hardly wait! I've been practicing all year for this night. I hope my samba school wins first prize.
Another big celebration in Brazil is St. John's Eve on June 23rd. People build bonfires and roast yams on stick like marshmallows. On Spet. 7th, our Independence Day, we watch fireworks and eat vatapa, (African seafood patties), and Acaraje, (fried beancakes) instead of hamburgers and fries.
There are many other things to see that are not in the city. You could take a cruise down the Amazon River. Above you, noisey parrots and bright blue butterflies flutter in the tall trees. Below you, caiman, South American alligators, swim in the river. At night the "sapo-bois", giant frogs, sing you to sleep as you swing in your hammock.
Although Brazilians speak Portuguese, the names of things from Brazil like tapioca, cashews, and cocoa come from our Indian ancestors. And, our folk dances, like the Samba, are of African origin.
Here are some Portuguese words that you might say if you come to Carnival:
Por favor: Please Obrigada: Thank you
Linda: Beautiful Musica: Music
Amigos: Friends Desfile: Parade
Visiting Brazil is an adventure that I would love to share with you. There is so much to see and do - from taking a jeep safari in the mountains to picking Brazil nuts right off the tree."