PRESS RELEASE
January 2005

DON’T MISS THE PARTY OF THE YEAR AT SALVADOR CARNIVAL, BRAZIL.

Come the first week of February 2005, Carnivals will spring to life and explode in cities all over Brazil and the biggest and best of these takes place in Salvador on Brazil’s North Eastern coast. Carnival here is allegedly even greater than in Rio and for years was a well kept secret until the insider news leaked out: this is THE place to celebrate!

This wild street party lasts from dusk to dawn, winding its way through the city’s streets and on to the old town, spilling over onto the beach, where revellers dance until the sun crawls up over the horizon.

Salvador is the capital of Bahia state and is situated on a coastline lapped by turquoise seas, shimmering white sand beaches and encircled by coconut groves. It is the home of the Pelourinho: the famous historical district of cobblestone streets, red-roofed colonial houses painted in sherbet lemon and baby blue, ancient churches, galleries and open-air restaurants. Salvador boasts a rich history and has its tangled roots entwined way back in the African slave trade. The city is a centre for Afro-Brazilian culture and spirituality: discover a bizarre cocktail of candomble (Brazil’s answer to voodoo) and Catholicism. Between all that dancing, make sure you sample the immense variety of tropical fruits and the local specialities of moqueca de peixe - fish in coconut milk stew - and the famous acaraje - shrimp patties. And of course, find time to chill out on one of those tropical beaches that border the city!

It is said that Carnival in Salvador attracts an estimated two million people, with up to one and a half million dancing in the streets at any one time! But who’s counting? Partygoers are too busy dancing, partying, going somewhere, going nowhere. And hundreds of drummers and thousands of dancers and singers ensure that the party just keeps on going! Whilst you’re there, don’t forget to try the acai - the legendary Amazonian berry which Brazilians claim gives them the energy needed to dance the night away - as Carnival in Salvador is all about YOU being out there on the streets, dancing till sunrise!

Kumuka Worldwide have a fantastic 14 Day “Carnival Express” tour that explores Rio, Bahia beaches and Rainforest arriving in Salvador in time for this amazing Carnival. Prices start at $1585, land only.

Also available are 6 Day / 5 night carnival packages priced at $725. Rooms sell out fast so book early to avoid disappointment.
SO DON’T MISS THE PARTY OF THE YEAR! CALL 0800 440 499 TO ENSURE YOUR PLACE ON KUMUKA’S NEXT CARNIVAL EXPRESS TRIP DEPARTING ON THE 22 JAN 05.

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