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A porta-bandeira takes part in the rehearsal of Nene de Vila Matilde samba school, in preparation for 2011 Carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome, in northern Sao Paulo, Brazil, late on February 3, 2010. Brazilian Carnival will be celebrated this year on March 8. Photo: MISTER SHADOW/AE/AE (Agencia Estado via AP Images)