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Paraiso School of Samba
Carnival 2003 - Brazil, Paradise of the Gods updated: Sat 26 May 07
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Comissão de Frente Porta Bandeira Mestre Sala Xingu Brasil Passista (female) Passista (male) Carioquinha Bateria

Comissão de Frente

Porta Bandeira

Mestre Sala

Xingu

Brasil

Passista (female)

Passista (male)

Carioquinha

Bateria

Brazil, Paradise of the Gods

We raise cultural awareness of some of the religious practices of Brazilian people by portraying the practices of Candomblé and Umbanda through the music, songs, dance and costume.

The current religious practices of Candomblé and Umbanda came from the African slaves. Their gods have been associated with both the natural spirits of the Indigenous Indians and the Catholic Saints of the Portuguese along with the myths and legends of Europe to form a set of religious practices that vary throughout Brazil.

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Comissão de Frente

They represent Exus and Pomba Giras who are the messengers of the orix?s. Traditionally, this group perform highly synchronised choreography and our dancers will also be creating their unique routine.

Comissão de Frente costume

designs for other years

       
         
           
         
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Paraiso School of Samba is a Registered Charity number 1113593 and a Company Limited by Guarantee and registered in England and Wales number 5676918. Paraiso Samba Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Paraiso School of Samba registered in England and Wales number 5732752. Paraiso is a registered trade mark of Paraiso School of Samba.

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