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leaves was viewed as a way of honouring
protective qualities of the land across
ancient cultures around the world.
In the 1600s, the Portuguese brought their
own the Carnival traditions to Brazil when
they colonized the country. Beginning as
formal balls among the Portuguese high
society, the parties were soon appropriated
and overshadowed by the colourful and
lively celebrations of the Afro-Brazilians
that infused Carnival with dance music
and costume. While initially segregated
between the two cultures, the celebrations
merged in the 20th century to become the
grand festival that fills the street of Rio de
Janeiro each year. Samba music and dance
came to define the revelry with samba
schools competing in the world renowned
Carnival parades, decked out in feathered
and ornamental costumes. Other cultures
across the world have likewise adopted the
dramatic fashions for their own Carnival
parades and parties each year.
the Neanderthals had a preference for most importantly order), was depicted To this day, one can still see people
wearing darker feathers of birds of prey. with wings and a single feather on her walking around Mardi-Gras celebrations,
Later on, high-ranking ancient Egyptians head. The act of adorning the body with decorated with purple, green and gold
wore ostrich feathers in their hair as elements of nature like feathers, pelts and dyed ostrich plumes over 300 years later.
a symbol of allegiance to the goddess dw
of truth and balance. Goddess MA’AT
(goddess of truth, justice, balance and
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