Rio Carnival Live Samba Dancing Contest

Here is the entry of the 8 final candidates of the RIo QUeen of Carnival contest. On this moment of the contest, the host  basically presents the samba dance contest finalists, and they salute the audience , public, and judge panel. Many of them bring along families and full fans to support their samba dance routines,

We see the super samba dancers, and the order which they presented their samba routines and also ansered questions from the jury panel.

See more at  http://www.brazilcarnival.com.br

Valentine's program to aid servicemen

The United War Veterans Council is asking Staten Island to show their love to members of the military through their annual Valentine's Day Caravan program, which kicked off Saturday and continues through Feb. 14.

The non-profit organization, which produces the city's Veterans' Day Parade, is asking folks to donate thousands of Valentine's Day cards and gifts which will be delivered to members of the military, veterans and their families at local veterans' hospitals and military bases in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

Suggested items include: toiletries (men/women), DVDs, CDs, music, movies, books, crossword puzzle books, electronics, gift phone cards, hats, scarves, gloves, T-shirts, pre-packaged baked goods or candy, stuffed animals, deck of cards, games, toys, children's items, etc.

Any cards must be in open, unsealed envelopes; all cards are subject to screening. Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase gifts.

Visitors should drop off donations at Staten Island Borough Hall, 10 Richmond Terr., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Folks should let security know they are there to drop off items for the Valentine's donation box.

For more information visit call 212-693-1476, or visit www.uwvc.org/valentines or visit at www.facebook.com/unitedwarveterans

Chelsea Bridge Offers Access to Chinese New Year

Last year over 300,000 people took part of the festival. Visitors from different parts of the world come to the capital city to participate in the festivities every year. The actual date of the event varies but normally falls between late January and the beginning of February. Chinatown attracts many of the visitors where they can admire the New Year- themed decorations and special events that take place at restaurants, bars and shops. The parade starts in the morning on Sunday the 2nd February 2014. 

The celebration will kick off at 10am at Duncannon Street. Traditional dragon dancers will set off to the main stage in Trafalgar Square where the opening ceremony will keep the audience entertained until late afternoon. There will be plenty of activities and celebrations around Chinatown, Leicester Square and Shaftesbury Avenue.

In the Chinese calendar each year is represented by one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. 2014 is the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese calendar and it is apparent once every 12 years. The horse is a symbol of travelling, but also a sign of speedy success. It is also one of the favourite Chinese animals and it is treated as a Romantic Star sign in their horoscope. 

Chelsea Bridge Apartments incorporates twenty two apartments to accommodate and welcome visitors from all over the world. A taste of luxury in recently refurbished spacious rooms with fully fitted kitchen and gorgeous living spaces. Our guests benefit exceptional concierge service, clean rooms and reasonable prices at a ‘home away from home’ in a central location. Plan ahead to avoid any disappointment as the apartments get booked up early.