Fads, Fashion and Foolery for 1994
PARTY-HEARTY CROWD: For a few frenzied days in mid-February, the Brazilian capital will put aside its problems and make believe it really is the carefree urban playground of its erstwhile international image.
Rio’s crime, poverty, corruption, congestion and pollution will not matter as the tropical metropolis transcends itself in the euphoria of its famous pre-Lenten Carnavale. Samba clubs will parade in the Sapucai (or “sambadrome”) to the sounds of songs written just for this year’s extravaganza--songs of fantasy and frivolity, poetry and joy. Many of them will include gushing tributes to the chaotic but charming city.
A preview, from a club called Unidas da Tijuca:
“Oh! Rio
Cradle of great passions
Of so many songs
What I love most is your warmth
Sensual, seductive summer
It has the taste of parties
It has the scent of love
I’m the new wave, I’m in style
From hang gliding to jet ski
I’m going to shine in fantasy
Today in the Sapucai.”
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