A tour of Rio de Janeiro and the annual carnival in the 1950s. Good POV aerial PANs over Rio De Janeiro. Pan American four engine clipper landing at airport, people deplaning, President Vargas exits limo. Various, crowded streets filled with people dancing and sing to Samba bands, some people in costumes and masks. Various MSs, CUs, dancing groups, individuals, ornately costumed people. Children watching. Transferred from 35mm Technicolor print. Footage from this film is available for licensing from www.globalimageworks.com
James A. Fitzpatrick's documentary series "Traveltalk" ("The Voice of the Globe"), released in 1936.
The images of a river is not that old, but in a time when the river could still be called "Wonderful Town. " Seventy years have passed since these pictures were made, and since then, much has changed (for worse). The destruction reached the Moorish flag, in Botafogo, the Monroe Palace, the buildings of Avenida Rio Branco, Casa Maua. Nothing like seeing the images to check.
The singer Madonna arrived in Rio de Janeiro and should stay in town until the Carnival. Alicia Keys and Beyonce recorded a music video together in a slum and left the screaming fans.
Around 30,000 revellers gathered at Rio de Janeiro's famous Ipanema beach on Saturday to join the carnival party led by the traditional 'Banda de Ipanema'. (Feb. 22)
LS-DVD-103 - Join Cheryll in Rio de Janeiro, the playground to the wealthy and beautiful. With stunning beaches and an enthusiastic energy, Rio is one of the world's top luxury destinations. Follow Cheryll as she explores the birthplace of the bikini and discovers the best shopping and destinations in this tropical paradise.
Episode highlights include:
- Rosa Cha, where you can find a bikini to complement any activity, from a fancy dinner to a day on the beach.
- Buy beauty aids, perfumes, soaps, and creams from O Boticario, a Brazilian chain making a name for itself worldwide.
- Learn why you should buy products made at O Sol, a company where impoverished rural women learn traditional Brazilian crafts, from dolls to water jugs, in order to improve the lives of themselves and their families.
- Listen to energetic tunes at Modern Sound, a music store with a large selection of Brazilian music and live performances by local artists.
- Find out why the rich and famous shop at H. Stern and H. Stern Home, a jewelry and home design store that attracts A-list celebrities and household names.
- Slide your feet into one of the many charming designs at Arezzo, where attention to detail is paramount, soft leather and sexy lines abound, and where new shipments come in two to three times per day.
- If you search out new, funky designs, you will love Gileon Martine, where distinctive handbags are made out of synthetic fabrics and each bag is a piece of modern art.
