created in 1962 by the national congress, december 2nd is national samba day - this date is a tribute to all the artists, singers, composers, who have turned samba and carnival into such great expression of brazilian popular culture. 

actually lasting an entire week, in Rio de Janeiro, there is a very original way of celebrating it - From the central do brasil, where inter-municipal trains of the supervia connect rio with the city's closest neighbors, the party begins on a train as an itinerating wave of rhythm and joy.

called the trem da samba (samba train), Each car has a different band and the celebration goes on to continue on the streets and beaches.