RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Away from the limelight, media coverage and swarm of foreign tourists who descend on Rio de Janeiro during this time of year, a different sort of festival will take over the suburbs for four days starting Saturday, February 22nd. Dressed in satin gowns, the Bate-Bola groups, revered by thousands, are […]
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