Carnival King Momo ceremony

Carnival King Alex de Oliveira, known as the Rei Momo, greets people in the streets of Rio de Janeiro during a parade going to the Samba City to receive the ceremonial key of the city from the city's Mayor, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 29, 2008. This ceremony marks the official beginning of the Carnival festivities. (Austral Foto/Renzo Gostoli)

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Carnival King Alex de Oliveira, known as the Rei Momo, greets people in the streets of Rio de Janeiro during a parade going to the Samba City to receive the ceremonial key of the city from the city's Mayor, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 29, 2008. This ceremony marks the official beginning of the Carnival festivities. (Austral Foto/Renzo Gostoli)

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