RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
RIO CARNIVAL
In Brazil, everyone has their own Carnival. The world sees the glitzy, glossy, commercial side live on TV – an overdose of feather boas, sequins, jewels, exotic dancing and lavish parades enjoyed by people who can afford to spend $1000 on a ticket to Rio’s Sambadrome.
But what about the other side?This photo essay documents loveable 3rd division Samba group ‘Unidos de Padre Miguel’ who are based in favela Vila Vintém. Founded in 1957, they dream to make it to the 2nd division. Run entirely by locals, everyones in it for the love, not money.
Unlike many of Rio’s big samba schools, Unidos stays true to its roots and rehearse through the favela streets. We document Unidos de Padre Miguel in the run-up to Carnival, as a team of dedicated volunteers work round the clock to get everything ready on time, to their final performance at Rio’s world famous Sambadrome at 5am.
Muito obrigada Damo, Pascoal e Unidos de Padre Miguel.
