it is in traveling that distance, making the previously unthinkable into the newly irreplaceable, that a deep folkloric tradition emerged. beyond the cartão postal (post card image), there is an almost uncelebrated dimension of local rituals and observances, which add an undeniable layer of interest for visitors.

unique because of its depth and continued vitality, the folklore of rio de janeiro is a continuous work of both re-appropriation and rehabilitation - it takes from both, the physical and cultural past, to create an active, all-inclusive present.