| New Year's Eve in Rio, Brazil, is a memorable | | | | just began. They throw flowers into the sea, as an |
| experience. Sure, there is an awesome fireworks' | | | | offer to Iemanjá. If you feel like it, you can buy |
| show, 4 km of them on Copacabana beach, 20 | | | | some flowers and make your wishes. Feel free to get |
| minutes of light and magic. The fireworks are launched | | | | into the spirit of the Brazilian celebration. |
| from the sea which makes the spectacle even more | | | | There are several fireworks' waterfalls; the most |
| beautiful. There is music: several stages scattered | | | | famous and traditional is at the Meridien Hotel. The |
| along the beach catering to all tastes, with Brazilian and | | | | restaurants and hotels have parties and music so you |
| international stars. And it is all free. | | | | can dance the night away. |
| But there is more to Rio de Janeiro's celebration of the | | | | New Year's in Rio de Janeiro Tips |
| New Year and that is what makes this a very special | | | | If you plan on spending New Year's Eve in Rio, you |
| destination. To begin with, it is hot which is perfect for | | | | should make your reservations early. This celebration is |
| the Brazilian tradition of going into the sea for the first | | | | getting to be almost as popular as Carnival which |
| swim of the year. And again, it is hot: so you can | | | | means the earlier you book, the better. You can find |
| dance on the sands of Copacabana all night long and | | | | good hotels deals if you book until November. You can |
| see the sunrise right there, with your 2 million new | | | | also find good last minute deals, but there will not be as |
| buddies. It is a huge manifestation of peace and | | | | many choices, you will have to count on luck and do |
| harmony. | | | | more research. |
| It is mystic: Brazilians wear white on New Year's Eve | | | | From 9 o'clock, there are already people and music |
| to pray, hope and wish Peace. Once more, it is mystic: | | | | (not live yet) on the beach. Go early to get into the |
| in a multireligious society such as Brazil's, you will find | | | | mood and wear something white, you will fit in |
| several religious groups, mainly Afro-Brazilian religions | | | | perfectly. It rains a lot in Brazil in the summer and |
| like Candomblé. They go to the beach to thank | | | | sometimes it rains on New Year's Eve. But it's ok. It is |
| Iemanjá, the Queen of the Waters, for the | | | | always hot! Last but not least: Feliz Ano Novo! Happy |
| year that ended and make wishes for the year that | | | | New Year! |