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Brazil
Folha (PT)
National & Local
In a Brazil marked for death, Carnival is a way to confront death, says historian
Historian Luiz Antonio Simas views Carnival as a powerful expression of life in the face of death, emphasizing its role in helping people cope with life's adversities.
Feb 17 • 21:30 UTC
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Folha (PT)
National & Local
For the utopia not to end on Wednesday
Historian Luiz Antonio Simas discusses the essential, spontaneous, and transgressive nature of street Carnival in Brazil, highlighting its role in collective meaning-making and urban space occupation.
Feb 16 • 18:27 UTC
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Brazil
Folha (PT)
National & Local
Street Carnival is being undermined by the gigantism of megablocks, says Luiz Antonio Simas
Luiz Antonio Simas argues that the traditional street Carnival in Brazil is being overshadowed by oversized megablocks, raising concerns about cultural dilution.
Feb 15 • 15:00 UTC