In the context of Rio de Janeiro’s Grupo Especial (Special Group) parades, a "Carnaval Top" is a woman (or performer) who commands the camera, understands samba no pé (samba in the feet), and wears the elaborate, often feathery, fantasy costumes with an attitude of royalty. To be a "Top" is to have a contract with a major Samba School, a beautiful face for the TV close-ups, and the physical stamina to samba for 80 minutes without stopping.
As the samba says: "Não há nada mais igual que um top na avenida" (There is nothing more unique than a Top on the avenue). And for now, the throne belongs to Vivi, Patricia, and Bengala. vivi fernandez patricia kimberly and bengala in carnaval top
is a festival before Lent, celebrated in many countries with parades, music, and dancing. The most famous Carnaval celebration is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but there are significant celebrations in other parts of Brazil, as well as in Portugal, Spain, and other Latin American countries. In the context of Rio de Janeiro’s Grupo