2008 Samba school rehearsal

Mestre Mug, percussion director of Vila Isabel samba school, prepares to perform during a rehearsal at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Jan 6, 2008. All Friday, Saturday and Sunday of January the Rio's samba school train in the Sambadrome for the carnival parade. The 2008 carnival start officially Feb. 2. (AUSTRAL FOTO/RENZO GOSTOLI)

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Mestre Mug, percussion director of Vila Isabel samba school, prepares to perform during a rehearsal at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Jan 6, 2008. All Friday, Saturday and Sunday of January the Rio's samba school train in the Sambadrome for the carnival parade. The 2008 carnival start officially Feb. 2. (AUSTRAL FOTO/RENZO GOSTOLI)

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