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Brazil carnival competition names winner (AP)

Date : 06 Feb 2008 Category : World

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AP - Samba group Beija Flor was declared champion of Brazil's carnival for the fifth time in six years Wednesday, wowing judges with extravagant floats featuring winged dancers and rich, green jungle displays.

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