The name of this holiday is possibly derived from a Latin expression for "removing meat.
One place where this holiday is celebrated is a facility built out of the Marquês de Sapucaí to a design by Oscar Niemeyer, which terminated in Apotheosis Square and is surrounded by bleachers where people watch the various "schools" of local dance. In addition to the city that celebrates it in the sambadrome, this holiday is commemorated Germany as the Fasching, which in Western areas starts at 11:11 AM on November 11, while in France, it takes place twice, the second time on the day of mi-carème. In most places, it runs from Quinquagesima Sunday to Shrove Tuesday. The name of this holiday is possibly derived from a Latin expression for "removing meat." For 10 points, name this Catholic festival, which in some places culminates with Mardi Gras and is notably observed in Rio de Janeiro, a time of wearing costumes and partying before the start of Lent.
One place where this holiday is celebrated is a facility built out of the Marquês de Sapucaí to a design by Oscar Niemeyer, which terminated in Apotheosis Square and is surrounded by bleachers where people watch the various "schools" of local dance.
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