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Saturday, 17 February 2007, 20:40 GMT

In pictures: Brazil in carnival mode

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Though Brazil's carnival will reach a fever pitch on Sunday with Rio's flamboyant float competition, Brazilians have already started banging drums, dancing and singing.

Men dressed as majorettes dance conga

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Revellers line up to get down at the Bola Petra street carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

Man with rainbow hair and oversized glasses

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This man proves that even if you wearing a frown, you can still have fun at carnival.

A reveller of the Imperador do Ipiranga samba school parades during carnival celebrations in Sao Paulo

A reveller of the Imperador do Ipiranga samba school parades during carnival celebrations in Sao Paulo

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Brazilian academics argue that nakedness at carnival is about sensuality, not just sex.

Crowds wave their hands in appreciation

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The authorities in Rio expect nearly 700,000 tourists to attend this year's festivities, 30% of them from abroad.

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