There is less than a week to go before Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival begins in earnest but thousands of people are already in the Brazilian capital for early festivities.<br /><br />Tourists from all over Brazil and the rest of the world have flocked to the city to take part in a string of parties to make sure the main event passes off alright on the night.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
