'Capital of Happiness'-From Samba to carnival: Brazil's thriving culture(Drop Cap) February is the month of Brazilian Fever. Born and raised in the city of Brazil is the traditional party of Carnival (Different font). With a mixture of different music like Bossa Nova, Samba and Reggae one of the busiest cities in the world, Rio De Janerio will host the party of the year. Carnival is the most famous holiday in Brazil. It is not about a big moment in history or about a famous person, but it is important for the people because it's a time of camaraderie, freedom, and almost a whole week without work. As it’s another year of party and fever we prepare you for the best events you’ve ever seen and heard of. With famous celebrities like Jenifer-Lopez and Tom cruise in the street party of Salvador, Brazil becomes the busiest city in the world in the month of February.

Carnival 2013 starts officially on February 12nd. Nevertheless, a lot of joy and fun is already running since three weeks before, not only with the technical rehearsals of the Samba Schools from the Special Group, but also with the rehearsals of street bands and carnival groups that already prepare themselves for the very expected and traditional "street carnival" in Rio and Salvador.

Samba is possibly the most famous form of music from Brazil and this is evident during carnival. However, Bossa nova became very popular around the world with such famous artists and composers as Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto. The song “The Girl from Ipanema”is the biggest Brazilian international hit song. Music and dancing are a feature of life in Brazil and bands can be found performing in various styles in towns and cities throughout the country.