Mud-covered revelers took over the beach in Paraty, Brazil, on Saturday as part of a Carnival tradition that has grown ...

A Carnival party in Paraty swaps glitter and costumes for mud, as crowds cover themselves in gray sludge and celebrate as one ...

While Brazil’s Carnival is famous for glitter, samba and flamboyant costumes, revelers in Paraty take a very different approach. At Jabaquara Beach, participants cover themselves in thick gray mud, ...

When thinking of Brazil’s Carnival festival, the first things that come to mind are dazzling, glittering decorations and costumes featuring bold exposure. However, on a beach in southern Brazil, an ...

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