Can’t make it to Rio but happen to be in Tokyo on August 30th, for an afternoon the Asakusa district comes alive with the annual Asakusa Samba Carnival and its sounds of Brazil…
The festival started small in 1981 yet last year managed to attract half a million spectators according to Feel Brazil: Asakusa Samba Carnival by Eriko Arita (Japan Times, August 15)…
The article estimates that some 4700 musicians, singers and dancers in 30 to 40 teams divided in 3 leagues will compete for the top spot…
For the pleasure of your eyes, there is a good Asakusa Samba Festival Slide Show by Gino T. Manalastas of past editions of the festival.
The video above offers highlights of the 2007 event…
That’s entertainment for Tokyo Thursdays #52
Last week: Papier Mache Floats rule for Tanabata Festival