Brazil’s giant puppets take over the streets in carnival spectacle: Video
Olinda’s historic centre turned into a sea of colour and towering figures as the city hosted the 37th ‘Encontro de Bonecos Gigantes’ during its annual carnival celebrations.
Held in the Alto da Sé district of Olinda, the parade brought nearly 100 giant puppets, some reaching up to four metres tall, through the UNESCO-listed old town. Crowds watched as oversized figures of global celebrities, musicians, and football stars moved through the streets to the rhythm of carnival music. Founded in 1987 by artist Silvio Botelho, the event has grown into one of the defining moments of Olinda’s carnival, which authorities expect to attract close to four million visitors and generate significant revenue for the local economy.
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