Preparations for the show of the "Amidia" group of Bate-bola (Carnival clowns) - Olaria, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, 2017.
Tropa do 22, bate-bola group from Bento Ribeiro, photographed in Marechal Hermes, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2022.
The TBL group of Santissimo made a fantasy about the history of slavery and abolition - Carnival 2020 - Santissimo, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.
Parade of the Turma do Indio 2017 - Guadalupe, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Indio is one of the most ancient and respected group of Carnival Clowns of Rio de Janeiro. That year, they inspired themselves from Ancient Greek myths for their costumes.
Havita is one of the most ancient Bate-bola group in Rio de Janeiro; with nearly 30 years of existence. They often parade with 150 members - it's also one of the largest group of RIo. Their party on Sundays of Carnival is the meeting point for dozens of rival groups from the neighborhood to show of their costumes.
Show of the Turma da Esquina in Oswaldo Cruz, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Show of the bate-bola group Truque de Mestre (Master Trick) in the Urubu favela, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Show of the Turma da Esquina in Oswaldo Cruz, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Show of the bate-bola group Turbulencia (Turbulence) in the Urubu favela, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Polemica, bate-bola group from Rocha Miranda, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Show of the Danados (Damaged) in Marechal Hermes, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Diogo - member of the Show Maior group in Oswaldo Cruz. That year - they had picked up Saint George - killing the Dragon - as a theme for their Bate-Bola. In Afro-Brazilian religions as Umbanda & Candomblé, São Jorge corresponds to the Orixa Ogum, divinity of War.
Parade of the Turma do Indio 2017 - Guadalupe, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Indio is one of the most ancient and respected group of Carnival Clowns of Rio de Janeiro. That year, they inspired themselves from Ancient Greek myths for their costumes.
Parade of the Turma do Indio 2017 - Guadalupe, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Indio is one of the most ancient and respected group of Carnival Clowns of Rio de Janeiro. That year, they inspired themselves from Ancient Greek myths for their costumes.
The Nestor of Campo Grande & Marvin from Vargem Grande bate-bola groups meeting in Santissimo, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020
Bate-bola from the Uniao de Rocha Miranda (UDRM), Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Havita is one of the most ancient Bate-bola group in Rio de Janeiro; with nearly 30 years of existence. They often parade with 150 members - it's also one of the largest group of RIo. Their party on Sundays of Carnival is the meeting point for dozens of rival groups from the neighborhood to show of their costumes.
Havita is one of the most ancient Bate-bola group in Rio de Janeiro; with nearly 30 years of existence. They often parade with 150 members - it's also one of the largest group of RIo. Their party on Sundays of Carnival is the meeting point for dozens of rival groups from the neighborhood to show of their costumes.
"É o Poder" - It's the Power ! Bate-Bola group from Jacarepaguá, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, showing off in Oswaldo Cruz, territory of other groups.
"Havita" group of Bate-Bola, Oswaldo Cruz, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2018.
Old fashioned retro-styled Bate-Bola, favela of Muquiço, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2018. Retro Bate-bola are a tendency since the economic crisis in Brazil.
"É o Poder" - It's the Power ! Bate-Bola group from Jacarepaguá, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, showing off in Oswaldo Cruz, territory of other groups.
"Havita" group of Bate-Bola, Oswaldo Cruz, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro.
Yong Bate-Bola kid wearing an USA inspired fantasy at the Faz Quem Quer favela, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2018. Baile Funk soundsystem in the background, as Funk Carioca is the main soundtrack for the Bate-Bola.
Rocha Miranda, Zona Norte - Rio de Janeiro 2019
Turma Unio de Rocha Miranda - Cinelndia - Carnival 2019 - Rio de Janeiro
The Avalanche Bate-Bola group in Santissimo, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.Carnival 2020
Orgulho (Pride) Bate-bola group from the Ladeira de Santa Maria favela, Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Turma Polemica de Rocha Miranda - visiting City of God, Carnival 2019 - Rio de Janeiro.
Turma Honra de Oswaldo Cruz - Carnaval 2019 - Rio de Janeiro
Gurilândia, bate-bola group from Madureira, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
The TBL group of Santissimo made a fantasy about the history of slavery and abolition - Carnival 2020 - Santissimo, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.
Turma Tortura - City of God, Carnival 2019 - Rio de Janeiro
Turma Tortura, City of God, Carnival 2019 - Rio de Janeiro
Thayllick, bate-bola from Os Mais Falados group from Madureira, photographed in Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Jorge, from Os Impossiveis - bate-bola group from Marechal Hermes, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2022.
Show of the Danados (Damaged) in Marechal Hermes, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Show of the Polêmica group in Rocha Miranda, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020 - inspired by the Freddy Kruegger versus Jason Nightmare series / movies.
Show of the Polêmica group in Rocha Miranda, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020 - inspired by the Freddy Kruegger versus Jason Nightmare series / movies.
Union of Rocha Miranda group, inspired by Marvel heroes (Hulk, Wonder Woman..), North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Sai da Rua, Bate-bola from Bento Ribeiro, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Sai da Rua, Bate-bola from Bento Ribeiro, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Turma da Civil - bate-bola group from Marechal Hermes, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2022.
Bate-bola from the Sai da Rua group from Bento Ribeiro, photographed in Oswaldo Cruz, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2022.
Bate-bola from the Sai da Rua group from Bento Ribeiro, photographed in Oswaldo Cruz, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2022.
Complexo do CP2 group, Madureira, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Complexo do CP2 group, Madureira, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Prestigio group from Santissimo, photographed in Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Jagatá group, Madureira, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Carnival in Oswaldo Cruz, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2022.
Xavier, Bate-bola of the Surreal group from Nova Iguaçu, photographed in Santissimo, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Xavier, Bate-bola of the Surreal group from Nova Iguaçu, photographed in Santissimo, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
QFS (Que se Foda), Bate-bola group from Oswaldo Cruz, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
QFS (Que se Foda), Bate-bola group from Oswaldo Cruz, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
QFS (Que se Foda), Bate-bola group from Oswaldo Cruz, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Tropa do Sao Paulo, Bate-bola group in Marechal Hermes, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Bate-bola from the Destruiçao group, Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Carreira Solo group, photographed in Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Tropa do Zezinho group , photographed in Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Show of the bate-bola group Truque de Mestre (Master Trick) in the Urubu favela, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Conceito - Bate-bola group from Vila Valqueira, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Conceito - Bate-bola group from Vila Valqueira, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Conceito - Bate-bola group from Vila Valqueira, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Conceito - Bate-bola group from Vila Valqueira, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Bate-bola from the Animaçao group, Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Animaçao group, Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Parade of the Enigma group, Carnival 2017 - in Marechal Hermes, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Playmobil was the inspiration theme.
Parade of the Enigma group, Carnival 2017 - in Marechal Hermes, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Playmobil was the inspiration theme.
Show of the bate-bola group Turbulencia (Turbulence) in the Urubu favela, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Show of the bate-bola groups Truque de Mestre (Master Trick) and Turbulencia (Turbulence) in the Urubu favela, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Zorra Total, bate-Bola group from Nilopolis, photographed in Santissimo, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Parade of the Turma do Indio 2017 - Guadalupe, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The Indio is one of the most ancient and respected group of Carnival Clowns of Rio de Janeiro. That year, they inspired themselves from Ancient Greek myths for their costumes.
PSL (Pirocas Sem Lei) - Bate-bola group from Rocha Miranda, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Sleepy & exhausted young man, in the Center of Rio de Janeiro, after 5 days of Carnival as a "bate-bola" clown. Tuesdays of Carnival, the cityhall organize a competition for the most beautyfull clowns, in Cinelandia, Centre of Rio de Janeiro.
Dininho, Bate-bola from the Polemica group, Rocha Miranda, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Bate-Bola inspired by the Maleficent (Malévola in Portuguese) movie - crafted by the Pura Mania group from Campo Grande - clown meeting in Santissimo, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro.Carnival 2020
Bate-bola from the Chapa Quente group, Carnival in Oswaldo Cruz, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2022.
Tropa do Marvin, Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Wallace - bate-bola from the Estrelas do Muquiço group, photographed in Santissilmo, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Luiz Fernando, Turma da Civil, bate-bola group from Marechal Hermes, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Sleepy member of the Turma Bem Feito (well made) from Campo Grande the last day of Carnival, in Cinelândia, Centre of Rio de Janeiro.
Preparation of the show of the Enigma group, Carnival 2017 - in Marechal Hermes, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Playmobil was the inspiration theme.
Vigaristas (Swindlers) clowns from the Vigario Geral favela, Bate-bola encounter in Santissimo, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Constelaçao - bate-bola group from the Vila Aliança favela, photographed in Cacuia, Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Constelaçao - bate-bola group from the Vila Aliança favela, photographed in Cacuia, Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Uniao de Realengo group , photographed in Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Constelaçao group from the Vila Aliança favela, photographed in Jacarepagua, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Constelaçao group from the Vila Aliança favela, photographed in Santissimo, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Bate-bola from the Constelaçao group from tje Vila Aliança favela, photographed in Santissimo, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval 2022.
Consideraçao, Bate-bola group from the favela City of God (Cidade de Deus), photographed in Santissimo, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Consideraçao, Bate-bola group from the favela City of God (Cidade de Deus), photographed in Santissimo, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Bate-bola friends in the community Cohab de Realengo, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Os Impossiveis, Bate-bola group from Marechal Hermes, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Kauan aka KN Dancy, Bate-bola from the Complexo da Quiririm group, Vila Valqueira, Zona Norte, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Bate-bola in a Pierrot style at the Cohab de Realengo, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2020.
Bicho Rei, one of the most important Bate-Bola group from Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
Bicho Rei, one of the most important Bate-Bola group from Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 2023.
"Skull of the Governor's Island" - Caveira da Ilha - Group of proto Bate-Bola, Ilha do Governador, North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2018. Simpler and much cheaper than the actual Bate-Bola, they represent how the suburban scene looked like more than half a century ago.. In the background, the Center of Rio de Janeiro and the Sugarloaf.
