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Rio to host 2016 Olympic Games

Having hosted the Panamerican Games in 2007, Rio de Janeiro will now host the Olympic Games in 2016. Much of the infrastructure prepared for the Panam games will be used, and this gave Rio a jump start on the preparations, but there is tons more to do…

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Singalong Messiah with SCM choir on December 14

On December 14 the SCM choir leads the community at Christ Church, Rio de Janeiro, for a singalong of Handel’s Messiah.

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Murray’s Misery

Murray crashed out of Wimbledon at the semi-final. Leaving Brits disappointed once again.

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Earth Day

The United Nations celebrates an Earth Day each year on the March equinox, which is often March 20, a tradition which was founded by peace activist John McConnell in 1969.

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The Royal Visit 2009

The royal party visited Rio’s Botanical Gardens, where they met many members of the British community in Rio

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Carnival Parades - Sambadrome

The 2009 Rio de Janeiro carnival will certainly be a much tamer affair than the 2008 version. Last year the samba parade was marred in cultural controversy and political provocation . Actually only the Cariocas, the inhabitants of Rio, were delighted by the ensuing brouhaha.

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Start the party early - join your local bloco!

The very best way to enjoy the party atmosphere that carnival brings to Rio is to join your local Bloco. Here’s a list of where and when to go to start carnival early!

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A new face for CariocaForever.com

A new start for Carioca Forever