Rio-de Janeiro started the annually carnival. Eduardo Paes the mayor of the city participated in the opening ceremony, which was held in the garden of the municipal government palace. As a tradition a symbolic key of the city was solemnly presented to the “king of carnival procession of Momo”. For this role a cheerful and good-natured man is chosen. This year, the honor of becoming the “king of the carnival” again fell to Wilson Diaz da Costa, who had already played this role in previous years. Already today colorful performances of samba schools will start at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome. A parade of champions will be held on April 30, announced mir24.
