This shift in Carnival culture came as a surprise for many Brazilians, although not an unwelcome one. Carnival muse isn't dancing almost naked this year Brazil's biggest broadcaster, Globo, is dressing the Carnival muse in a more demure costume that represents the country's numerous local celebrations. Brazil's biggest broadcaster, Globo, is dressing the Carnival muse in a more demure costume that represents the country's numerous local celebrations. The city of Parnamirim, in the northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte, cut its Carnival budget by more than half, saying there were other budget priorities. ALSOIn Brazil, Carnival-goers won't let Zika or economic woes ruin the partyBrazil deploys 220,000 troops to battle Zika mosquitoes

Source: Los Angeles Times February 26, 2017 12:32 UTC