taking pictures should only be restricted to own group of friends - taking pictures of the crowds or other people can immediately result in a confrontation.

a key to both staying safe at a baile funk and ensuring an easy exit from the favelas is to avoid getting inebriated in any capacity.

while consuming illegal substances always holds a level of risk, doing so and engaging with drug dealers in a favela is not only illegal, but it is also highly dangerous -  there is no way to determine the true composition of any substance, serious side effects can occur, and immediate medical assistance would likely be unavailable.

similarly, excessive consumption of alcohol increases vulnerability to a wide variety of negative outcomes because it compromises good behavior, good judgement and common sense.