The 2017 Rio Carnival has started, despite the financial crisis experienced by the country

World News Nilgun Salim
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Brazil is turning the ‘party mode’ on!

The Rio carnival starts today and, despite the economic crisis and other problems, the official start of the festival was initiated.

The carnival started with the official key handling to King Momo, a character who symbolized the ‘madness’ of one of the most important festivals in the world.

So what if the public treasury is empty?

The fact that the people had enough of the corrupt government and of the endless riots is irrelevant for the Rio’s local administration.

None of these issues will prevent the tourists from enjoying the unique Samba rhythm.

The official start of the carnival gathers no less than one million tourists

So, let’s make a quick recap: the treasury is empty, the violent protests are destroying various areas of the city and the population wants another leader.

Despite all of these, people are going to ‘enjoy’ the famous Rio carnival, also known as the ‘coolest show on Earth’.

The festivities start today and the new mayor will not attend the ceremonies.

Instead, he sent the adjunct to performing his official duties.

Most ceremonies will take place on Sambadrom, a massive stadium that looks more like a boulevard, surrounded by tribunes.

70.000 will gather on the stadium for four days of fun and witness the parade of the samba schools.

Every samba schools will try to snatch the big prize offered by the organizers, by showcasing their best moves.