Ouro do Carnaval (Carnival Gold)

In the very center of the Samba Avenue in Rio de Janeiro, the “King of Carnival” of the samba school is slowly moving forward. His costume is covered with countless hand-sewn golden sequins. Under the focus of dozens of spotlights, his every tiny movement is not a simple reflection, but triggers a continuous, flowing, deafening visual storm. He is the walking sun, the embodiment of joy.