A four-day festival wrapped up in Charlotte over the weekend. The Lavagem Festival honors Brazilian indigenous people and the African diaspora through music and dance. A four-day festival wrapped up ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). In a country known for celebrations – chief among them the Rio Carnival, which takes place annually between February and March – ...

Lagos Island came alive on Easter Sunday as the Fanti Carnival made its much-anticipated return, rekindling the vibrant Afro-Brazilian heritage that has long been a cornerstone of the city’s cultural ...

Brazil is not just a country. It is a feeling. A rhythm. A slow Saturday afternoon with a steaming pot on the stove, drums ...

Excitement is building ahead of the 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival as the Lagos State Government concludes plans to host the annual cultural festival celebrating the city’s Afro-Brazilian heritage and ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. One of those exceptional organizers is Sonia Pessoa, a graduate of Howard University, a certified nutritionist, and the founder of the only ...

A traditional Afro-Brazilian festival parades through the streets of Brazil’s Ouro Preto, with participants singing and playing instruments. The festival honors Our Lady of the Rosary, Saint Ifigenia, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elaborately costumed Samba dancers are the stars of Rio de Janeiro's many street festivals and parties. Photograph by Jag Images, ...

In a country known for celebrations – chief among them the Rio Carnival, which takes place annually between February and March – there’s plenty to look forward to throughout the year. From the riotous ...