Mangueira (''Mango Tree'') is a
shantytown neighborhood (
favela) in the city of
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, centered on the Mangueira hill or ''morro''. It is most famous for its
samba school, the
Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Estação Primeira de Mangueira, called for short Estação Primeira de Mangueira (First Mangueira
rainStation) or simply Mangueira, which is one of strongest competitors in the annual Rio
Carnival
Carnival is a Catholic Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typi ...
samba competition.
Neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro (city)
Favelas
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