epa10445556 Members of the Academicos da Rocinha samba school rehearse for the Silver Series of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 01 February 2023 (issued 03 February 2023). In Rio de Janeiro, more than fifty 'escolas de samba' (samba schools) not belonging to the 'big leagues' samba schools parading in the Sambadrome are seeking to shine in their parades during the traditional celebration. The carnival festivities will run this year from 17 to 22 February. EPA/ANDRE COELHO
