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at a glance

its origin is usually associated with a story concerning the pet cat of a grumpy woman which was killed by some youngsters, and the related antics between the infuriated woman and the kids.

being the story factual or not, it did have a great cultural impact in the community.

this prompted a group of enthusiasts who've created a bloc in 1974 to call it 'mataram meu gato'.   arrow-back     arrow-forward

history
attractions bailes
beaches parades
sports blocos
entertainment samba schools
music rehearsals
nightlife marching
restaurants dates
shopping unidos do amarelinho lins imperial boca de siri abolição tickets
etiquette dendê são joão de meriti cidade de deus cascadura costumes

carnival

engenho da rainha unidos do cabuçu gato de bonsucesso vigário geral transport
réveillon grupo b​ grupo c grupo d main schools lodging
housing zona sul
transport sambódromo
safety must do
extras photos & safety
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