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Clandestine Carnival gatherings held after coronavirus pandemic cancels Brazil’s largest party | South China Morning Post

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Brazil’s streets are normally full of colourful festivities, dancing and huge crowds in the run-up to Ash Wednesday as the country celebrates Carnival. It marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days before Easter. This year, the festival fell on February 12-17, but the coronavirus pandemic meant that celebrations were …

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