Already over 700 thousands of tourists, including 30 percent from abroad, came to Rio de Janeiro, to take part in the famous Brazilian carnival. The dancing madness will officially start on Friday, and will end in the morning on Ash Wednesday, but the fun in the streets is already on. The safety of carnival participants will be supervised by approx. 9 thousand. policemen, that is, Fr. 5 proc. more than last year – city authorities announced on Tuesday. According to the hotel industry association, occupied is close 80 proc. places in hotels in Rio de Janeiro. The fun will culminate on Sunday, when the dancers 12 of the best samba schools will showcase their skills at the sambodrome. A few days before the carnival begins, the Brazilian authorities urge participants to be common sense. – Everyone has the right to play, but keep in mind, that you have to go back to work next week and look after your family – President Luis Inacio Lula de Silva said on Monday. – Nobody has to drink or do anything more than usual, to have fun – he pointed out.
Thinking about these, who lose their heads while having fun, Brazilian authorities began over the weekend – despite the protests of the Catholic Church – handing out millions of condoms. In total, it is to be distributed almost 20 million condoms. The city of Recife in eastern Brazil plans to give away the so-called. pills the day after. In addition, an educational campaign will be conducted, mainly aimed at young women. – The Church does not mind, to have fun during the carnival, but we cannot tolerate the trivialization of human sexuality – said Bishop Antonio Augusto Dias Duarte of the Brazilian Episcopal Life and Family Committee.
Millions of condoms for Carnival in Brazil
