New Year's Eve in Manaus

The fireworks in the Sambadrome, most exciting moment of the night, was announced by the group and accompanied by the revelation of Battery School of Samba Aparecida. All the audience made the countdown to the arrival of 2011 and many have recorded the show with fireworks
cameras and mobile phones.

About 60 thousand people pass through the Sambadrome until 4, schedule for completion of the event. With the same structure of Boi Manaus, the site failed to fill until the turn of the year, allowing an even safer place to the public. In addition, about 250 police officers, 150 police officers from the Metropolitan Civil Guard and more than 20 firefighters worked on the security of the site. According to the PM, there was no argument or confusion in the Sambadrome.

In general, the audience was pleased with the event. The lawyer Rosemary Brito, 32, said he is the first time participating in the City of New Year's Eve party and exceeded their expectations. "I even thought it would be tumultuous, but I really liked. It is very organized," he said.

Many also came out to celebrate New Year's Eve in Manaus. This applies to the student Carol Scott, 27, and administrator Mario Briglia, 28. They came from Boa Vista (RR) to spend New Year's Eve here.

"It's worth coming from afar to join the party. The fireworks display is beautiful," said Mario.
Even after the fireworks show, many people still came to the Sambadrome to watch the show of Michel Teló Paraná.

Tent of Ponta Negra

The beach of Ponta Negra, which has not had the traditional New Year's Eve party, had a tent for the practitioners of Umbanda and Candomble, who sang and danced during the night, and fireworks show.

Many boats also have parties on the beach. The fires, however, left much to be desired, according to the seller Wellinson de Souza, 19. He watches the show in the new year Ponta Negra four years ago. "This year, it seems that they forgot the Ponta Negra because of works," he lamented. "It was pretty weak. They could have blown more fires, but it was just another one here or there," complained the university Franci Bastos, 28, who also tend to spend New Year's Eve on the beach of Ponta Negra.

Near the tent, many candles lit up the beach and did homage to Yemanja Umbanda. For the daughter of holy Mariluce dos Santos, 29, the initiative of the Prefecture set up the tent, even without the party, is a
extent that values ​​religion. "We were very grateful, as this enhances the space and our right," he said. On the sidewalk of Ponta Negra, the image was a typical weekend of violence. Many people
walking with friends and family.

Feast in other parts of the city

The Manaus waited for the arrival of 2011 with lots of entertainment. The City of New Year's Eve, which should receive about 200 000 people until the early hours of the coming year, began at 20h.

In Cologne Antônio Aleixo, east of Manaus, the first official New Year's Eve party in the neighborhood began to the sound of Boi Bumba, with Beto Gomes. At about 21h, the movement in the plaza of the neighborhood was already great. The estimate of ManausCult is that the site receives about eight thousand people by the end of the event, at 3. About 30 police officers were present to ensure the security of the site.

In addition to the neighborhood's residents, patients in the Hospital General Dr. Geraldo Rocha also attended the party with excitement. "But is not better because we can not go around," said the patient Iracema de Souza, 52. "I hope 2011 is a year of great prosperity and health for the entire population.

Also the sound of the Ox, the crowd that filled the avenue Itaúba in Jorge Teixeira, eastern, lively dancing around 22pm, playing songs with David Assayag Caprichoso.

Military police officers worked in the magazine each spectator at the event entrance. With a metal detector, they looked for material cutting and putting in place with glass bottles was banned.

Because of the magazine, long lines formed in the two access points to the party.

The City estimates that about 150 thousand people are passing by until 4. The most anticipated attractions of the night are national groups Parangolé and skirt. Local music groups also stir the gifts during the party at the turn of the year.

In both places, the audience was quiet and there was no confusion. The mood is festive.

Likes to have a wonderful new year

The sympathies are popular and not based on any particular belief. No one knows for sure how and where they came from. They are so embedded in the most festive days are not even aware. This is what happens with the custom of wearing white to attract peace. Some believe, some doubt and those who are in doubt, prefer to do. Below are the most popular sympathies:

To attract money:
- Eat lentils on New Year's Eve
- Eat a piece of pork or pork. As the pig mug ahead, say it brings prosperity.
- Wear underwear in yellow, it is the color of gold.
- Eat 12 grapes or one pomegranate midnight, visualizing 12 wishes for the new year. Then store the seeds in the wallet.
- If the New Year is on the beach at midnight jump seven waves and make your requests.
- Save a bay leaf in your wallet, because the bay is the success and wealth.

To win someone:
- If you want the person to be a sweet to you at midnight, eat something sugary and thinking about it.
- Wear red clothes attracts energy and an intense passion in the new year.
- Use new panties in pink if you want a true love and courtship.

What not to do:
- Wearing black at the turn of the year, because it symbolizes mourning
- Do not eat animal flesh that cisque back.
- Avoid spending New Year's Eve alone, not to be alone all year

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