Another theory suggests that the term “bloc” refers to the cordon used by police to separate revelers from the streets. These cordons were made up of wooden or concrete blocks, which were stacked to form a barrier. Over time, the term “bloco” came to be used to describe the parade itself, in which people follow a sound car or electric trio through the streets.
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Regardless of the origin of the term, these parties have become a popular tradition in many Brazilian cities, attracting thousands of people every year to celebrate the country's culture and diversity during the carnival period.
Tradition of carnival blocks
These blocks can have different musical styles, such as samba, marchinhas, axé, frevo, among others, and many of them have creative and fun names, such as “Bloco da Preta”, “Bloco da Lama”, “Bloco da Favorita”, among many others. They usually occur in several cities across the country, but are especially popular in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Recife and Olinda.
Carnival groups are an important part of Brazilian culture and attract many tourists every year during the festivities period.
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