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Bestival, Latitude, Roskilde, Benicassim, Glastonbury and Big Chill. From iconic music festivals, to little known gatherings, there is no denying that summer means one thing: pitching a tent in a muddy field and getting to grips with your inner musician. On this page you'll find a tonne of information about music festivals across the world and how to make the most of them. You may even find one you never knew existed.

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Parintins Festival

Posted by Paulheinrich 5 July 2006

The Parintins Festival is one of Brazil's most famous and exciting festivals. Visitors arrive on the island of Parintins to witness the dispute between the two "bumbás", groups of people, representing the two bulls: "Caprichoso" and "Garantido", from the Parintins Cult.

For more information see www.v-brazil.com/tourism/amazonas/parintins.html;
Eco Discovery Tours run excursions to the festival: see members.virtualtourist.com/vt/lm/1ddc/?i=0