Events can be differentiated into many types based on the category, size and domain such as public events which has a big number of audience and participants or private events which revolve around the primary interest of individuals,... more
Events can be differentiated into many types based on the category, size and domain such as public events which has a big number of audience and participants or private events which revolve around the primary interest of individuals, small or miniature private groups. Such types of event can be considered as mega events which are organized in a large scale and can cater a huge cluster of people gathered in a single place. Carnivals are fall under the category of cultural celebrations. Although there are many carnivals celebrated in different locations of the globe, including different locations in Brazil as well as many other catholic countries but Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is extremely popular all over the globe due to its gargantuan size and flamboyant performances. In this report, we will discuss the complexities involved in organizing Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival in 2014, its SWOT analysis, risk management and services available in the carnival.
This essay uses fieldwork conducted at the Rio de Janeiro carnival of 2014 to mount a critique of the tendency to focus on 'unhappiness' apparent in postcolonial studies. Using instead material from the carnival as spectacle, and marrying... more
This essay uses fieldwork conducted at the Rio de Janeiro carnival of 2014 to mount a critique of the tendency to focus on 'unhappiness' apparent in postcolonial studies. Using instead material from the carnival as spectacle, and marrying the analysis to an examination of the relationship between embodied behaviour and post-trauma, an alternative focus on postcolonial happiness is proposed and argued for as a viable political project.
