historians document that the role or symbol of king momo was first used in roman parties in the 4th or 5th centuries bc, where a fat and outgoing man would parade around decadent parties, signifying the rule of a period of complete freedom.

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.