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Which samba school, founded in Rio’s Estácio neighborhood in 1928, is regarded as Brazil’s first samba school?
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Deixa Falar
Who designed Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome, the permanent avenue for Carnival parades?
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Oscar Niemeyer
Which Rio de Janeiro samba school uses blue and white as its traditional colors and was founded in 1923?
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Portela
What is the Portuguese term for a street party or parade group in Rio de Janeiro Carnival?
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Bloco
On which two nights are Rio de Janeiro Carnival’s main Special Group samba-school parades traditionally held?
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Sunday and Monday
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Who designed Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome, the permanent avenue for Carnival parades?
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Oscar Niemeyer
What is the name of Rio de Janeiro Carnival’s parade celebrating the winning samba schools?
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Champions’ Parade
What is the name of Rio Carnival’s top competitive samba-school division?
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Grupo Especial
Which Rio Carnival bloco, founded in 1918, is one of the city’s oldest street groups?
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Cordão da Bola Preta