the mythological momo was imagined to be a tall, fat man with a prominent belly and, consequently, a man of this build is picked to fill the role of the carnival king - a king momo is chosen through election each year, voted by the organizers of carnival.

his encompasses the spirit of carnival, commands the festivities, and opens the parades at sambódromo marching along the entire stadium, smiling and waving at the crowds surrounded by beautiful women.

in november rio presents the panorama festival, an ensemble of beautiful performances self described as political art - With over 20 editions, the Panorama Festival enriches Rio de Janeiro with dance, arts, and projects of various formats, showing the relations that the body builds with time, space and audience through movement.