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Carnaval 2012

Presented by Brazilian Center for Cultural Exchange of Sacramento

February 25, 2012

Come and party Brazilian style with live Afro-Brazilian Band Brasil Brazil Show from Los Angeles. They bring that Brazilian Carnaval groove sound! Get ready to samba with the gorgeous and talented samba dancers from Mistura Brasileira Samba Dance Company. That will definitely get you off your feet and dancing Samba!

Special Performances by: Drummers & Capoeira group Agua de Beber, Henna & ...More

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