February is my favorite month because it's like one big party. The party in my mind in addition to it being "Black History Month," Carnival around the world annnnnnd Marvel Studios highly anticipated movie, THE BLACK PANTHER premiering this week! Oh and Valentine's Day :) My birthday is February 19th which officially makes me a Picese. Yep! A water sign represented by two fish. Pisceans go with the flow, they’re passionate and generally optimistic. Carnival is a large celebration that precedes Lent, a religious practice when people abstain from certain foods and/or activities for a period of time, usually 40 days, after Ash Wednesday. It's a faith-based practice of the Roman Catholic and some Christian religions. May I add it's also the Chinese New Year of the Earth Dog?! Lot's to celebrate this month.
I watched Carnival in Brazil being broadcast via satellite on Globo Brazilian TV and I tell you, it fascinates me every time. First off Carnival is celebrated in most places though out the streets of Rio de Janeiro and throughout Brazil. Granted, other places around the world too but Brazil was my first taste of a real Carnival. Ask any Brazilian and they'll tell you that Carnival is a big party and many Brazilians either stay and enjoy it to some degree or leave to go on vacation while their city or town is overtaken by thousands of tourists. I too traveled to Brazil and experienced Carnival in Salvador da Bahia and Rio de Janeiro and both were overwhelmingly extraordinary. Too much of a good thing ie partying, can in fact have you waking up in the middle of the next day wondering, "how did I get here and where are my ____?"
You fill in the blank!
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I tuned in from home as Salgueiro Samba School showcased the most beautiful tribute to black women and Kemetic history. One scene featured a troupe of pregnant women adorned in bright red and orange feathers and sequined costumes. Big, beautiful and bare bellies shown for the world to see. I can't help but to feel excitement every time I watch the sea of beautiful people parading through the sambadrome but I would be remised if I didn't acknowledge its downfalls. It costs A LOT of money to produce the annual Sambodrome Carnival celebration and I've heard that the majority of the profits does not benefit its citizens. Sex trafficking is at its highest during carnival and poverty keeps children scavenging in the streets especially in the midst of the festivities. It's a lot to reckon with but its good to do further research on the socio-economic issues of Brazil and its Carnival so that you can be aware and know that it's not all glitz and glamour.
Topic of Carnival merits it's own blog but I’m going to continue with why I love February. It's Black History Month which I can't say enough about the SACRIFICES people of color have made in order for us to enjoy the freedoms we have today. Still a long way to go but you can see the forward movement with the mainstream production of the
Black Panther movie, which depicts an African-inspired future fantasy world where Africa is the most technically advanced society on the planet. Last but not least, Happy Birthday to Me.
30 something and counting. Yay. Enjoying every moment.
I Love You February.
Black Panther movie, which depicts an African-inspired future fantasy world where Africa is the most technically advanced society on the planet. Last but not least, Happy Birthday to Me.
30 something and counting. Yay. Enjoying every moment.
I Love You February.
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