There are also dance competitions, carnival-style parades, food exhibitions and the crowning of the Tapati queen.

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Frevo is a Brazilian artistic expression comprising music and dance, performed mainly during the Carnival of Recife.

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This music and dance group has now played in three carnival parades.

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It features dance and Chinese opera troupes plus a "City Carnival" on June 12 that includes parades, clowns, fireworks and balloons.

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