Rock!
EDIT: Got my hands on some more pictures! Scroll on down!
I might get one post out of the way now... haha
Last Saturday there was a music show, that in portuguese slang is known as a Rock, pronounced 'hock'. It was an Axé festival, which is similar to Samba music (carnaval).The band was ASA Trivela, and boy it was CRAZY.
Below is the only picture I´ve got of us, it was taken and uploaded by the event people. If you want to get a general impression, go to http://www.tevejonorock.com.br/. There is a small video clip on the front page, then click on ´Fotos dos Agitos´ on the left, and find TRIVELA parte 01 and 02. Here is the still sober us (except for Roberto):
The way they run these things is so Brazilian and so good. Basically you buy a ticket (+- 50 reais) you pick up the designated singlet for that event (different each time and all the girls get them modified) and you're set. If you pay more you can get a blue singlet, and this puts you in the VIP area, which is above the main ground. But if you ask me those people paid more to get less; the real fun is down in the pit. Everyone gets there during the afternoon and before you even get into the grounds, there is one large street packed with people, everyone in yellow (the colour of the this events singlet) and there are infinite stalls selling lots of alcohol, food and playing loud music. Around 4 or 5 o´clock, people will start making their way inside. The actual band plays on a giant float, pulled by a tractor, so there is no front or back, because the stage is constantly moving around. I think they must have had about 5 songs that everyone knows, and they played them over and over again.
I can´t estimate the amount of people that were there, but it is at least 5 football fields filled, as far as the area goes. I went with friends from school and all (but one) of the Australians went as well. Location was in Vitória (across the bay from Vila Velha where I live) at Praça da Papa where Carnaval is held. So altough I didn´t witness any carnval here in person, this gave me a pretty good idea. You might think Australians have a pretty heavy drinking culture, but Brazilians go crazy just the same. Different types of Cachaça drinks (made from sugar cane), tequila, lots of beer and vodka. I managed to stay standing, but plenty of others were seen carried off, before it even got started. The show ends at 10, and afterwards we went to Cariacica where Sammy (other Australian) lives. We found out there was a house party nearby on top of some apartment building, so we went there to cool off for a few hours, before hitting bed at about 4. Great atmosphere and a great night, thanks to mum and dad for funding it and those that were there.
I might get one post out of the way now... haha
Last Saturday there was a music show, that in portuguese slang is known as a Rock, pronounced 'hock'. It was an Axé festival, which is similar to Samba music (carnaval).The band was ASA Trivela, and boy it was CRAZY.
Below is the only picture I´ve got of us, it was taken and uploaded by the event people. If you want to get a general impression, go to http://www.tevejonorock.com.br/. There is a small video clip on the front page, then click on ´Fotos dos Agitos´ on the left, and find TRIVELA parte 01 and 02. Here is the still sober us (except for Roberto):
From L to R: Nanda, Jarryd (Aus), Me, Roberto, Livia and Anna.
This is Zulu, Jarryd, myself and Roberto!
An indication of the size, the band is yet to start...
The grounds were adjacent to Vitória bay, that´s Terceira Ponte or ´third bridge´
The way they run these things is so Brazilian and so good. Basically you buy a ticket (+- 50 reais) you pick up the designated singlet for that event (different each time and all the girls get them modified) and you're set. If you pay more you can get a blue singlet, and this puts you in the VIP area, which is above the main ground. But if you ask me those people paid more to get less; the real fun is down in the pit. Everyone gets there during the afternoon and before you even get into the grounds, there is one large street packed with people, everyone in yellow (the colour of the this events singlet) and there are infinite stalls selling lots of alcohol, food and playing loud music. Around 4 or 5 o´clock, people will start making their way inside. The actual band plays on a giant float, pulled by a tractor, so there is no front or back, because the stage is constantly moving around. I think they must have had about 5 songs that everyone knows, and they played them over and over again.
I can´t estimate the amount of people that were there, but it is at least 5 football fields filled, as far as the area goes. I went with friends from school and all (but one) of the Australians went as well. Location was in Vitória (across the bay from Vila Velha where I live) at Praça da Papa where Carnaval is held. So altough I didn´t witness any carnval here in person, this gave me a pretty good idea. You might think Australians have a pretty heavy drinking culture, but Brazilians go crazy just the same. Different types of Cachaça drinks (made from sugar cane), tequila, lots of beer and vodka. I managed to stay standing, but plenty of others were seen carried off, before it even got started. The show ends at 10, and afterwards we went to Cariacica where Sammy (other Australian) lives. We found out there was a house party nearby on top of some apartment building, so we went there to cool off for a few hours, before hitting bed at about 4. Great atmosphere and a great night, thanks to mum and dad for funding it and those that were there.
More updates to come! This week is semana de provas at school, so while the others sit their tests, we make good use of the IT room. Hahaha
Vai com Deus!
