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Rio de Janeiro celebrates start of first carnival since Covid

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Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes hands over the keys of the Brazilian city to the Rei Momo - king of the carnival - marking the start of the first carnival since Covid-19 hit Brazil, promising a giant, glittering spectacle of pandemic catharsis. IMAGES

Added on the 20/04/2022 17:49:02 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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