THE SHOWY CARNIVAL

 

The showy carnival is one of the most famous carnivals in my high school. It is the carnival derived from Rio de Janeiro festival in Brazil- the most famous and colorful one all  over the world. This special day is held for entertainment and fun on the finally week before Tet holiday. Showy carnival is the result of month’s preparation and it is a euphoric event that students in my school dance, sing and have tons of fun.

To get ready for this carnival, a lot of things have to do from the decoration of hall, the curtains, the stage to the system of lights, the guesses… all of them have to prepare carefully before the carnival. People buy many big and expensive candles, balloons and brocade. Brocade is used to make the carnival more colorful. In addition buying candles, balloons and brocade, we prepare a big bottle of champagne used to open the the party. We do not have wine or beer during the party; we all have coca or soda in stead. Music and dance play an important part in this day. Very early in the morning, we bring to school a lot of speakers and flashlights. The speakers are put around the stage and flashlights are hung up everywhere in the hall. The stage is decorated in black and white with many white roses while on two side of the hall is tables with red roses. The decoration does not finish until afternoon. The hall is look like a colorful castle in the fairy tale.

In the evening, at 8 o’clock, everyone presents at the hall enjoy the showy carnival. Suddenly, the flashlights go off while a song rises. The curtain is pull up. The champagne is open and everyone cream in exciting. Just a few seconds, the flashlights system is open again. We cannot recognize anyone because they are all wearing masks and special costumes for this day. I am wearing a cascading skirt and peacock mask, a girl next to me is like a witch with rough black mask. The boy beyond is look like a knight in medieval holding a sword. However, everyone is very excited; we are all dancing as the professional Samba dancers in Brazil. It is like a night club with live samba music played. It is really a good opportunity to experience the music and dance. If you do not want to dance, you can drink some soda or coca or just watch and enjoy  crowd because this day is the only day you are allowed to go home late when you are students in high school. The carnival does not end until 11:30.

When the carnival ends, the lights turn on, we exchange our own masks to others as a souvenir. All boys are responsible for tidying the hall and girls can go home early and of course, no boy complaints about this. At a bout 12 pm, we all come back home enjoying sweet dream with the showy carnival. Although the carnival takes much time to prepare, it bring to us lots of fun and surprise. In fact, students in my school seem to be closer and closer after this carnival. It is one of the most aim to hold this carnival.  

Of all celebration in my school, this one is the most interesting although it takes a lot of time to make plan and prepare. It is really wonderful time in my high school. It not only provides entertainment for students but only gives chance to make friend.