Rio abuzz with rehearsals for world's most famous street party

25 January 2013 Last updated at 10:43 ET Help

Thousands of dancers have been busy rehearsing for this year's Rio Carnival.

A parade and competition will take place in the city's Sambadrome which acts a climax to the festivities.

Daniel Gallas reports.

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