*Brazil, activities before the official start of the carnival
*Bolivia, festivities already taking place
*Venezuela, carnival activities begin
*Bolivia, festivities already taking place
*Venezuela, carnival activities begin
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00:20 And in several Brazilian cities, the various activities for the celebration of one of the most important carnivals in the world have already begun.
00:28 From the city of Rio de Janeiro, the carnivals of Brazil are positioned as one of the most popular festivals in the region, with dances, parades and samba,
00:37 to the point of being declared by UNESCO as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
00:42 Rio de Janeiro offers one of the biggest and most awaited events by the population that will take place from February 9th to 13th.
00:50 It is estimated that one million people from different parts of the world will arrive to the place to witness the display of the comparsas in the SambĂłdromo.
00:59 Also in Bolivia, in the city of Oruro, the carnival began this Thursday with the realization of the Andean Enata,
01:10 while the details from the official entrance of the festivity are being finalized.
01:15 More than 50,000 people are expected to witness a traditional dance of the tobas that will go through the main streets of the folkloric city,
01:23 until arriving at the sanctuary of the SocavĂłn.
01:27 The celebration is scheduled to begin this Saturday at 7 a.m. local time.
01:32 Meanwhile in Venezuela, in the capital city of Caracas, cultural activities began for the carnival.
01:41 In the popular parish of El Valle, hundreds of children and young people took part in the carnival's shout with a caravan that traveled along the intercommunal avenue.
01:51 The event was attended by the Executive Vice President, Delsi RodrĂguez, and authorities of the governmental entity,
01:57 among other members of the cultural movement of the area.