Samba Carnival @ Asakusa: August 28, 2010

Many Samba carnivals are held in Japan, half a world away from Brazil.

The biggest and the most famous one is a carnival at Asakusa.

The carnival started in 1981 and it is the 30th carnival this year.

About 4500 dancers, singers and other members from 16 Samba teams played their performances in the streets. About 500 thousands visitors (according to Japanese TV news) enjoyed the shows.

I was one of the 500 thousands.


Map: Asakusa