Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Samba schools damaged by the fire is not put into the competition fall

BRASILIA, 8 Feb. The Independent League of Samba Schools (Lies) has announced that Rio Grande, Union Island and Portela, the three coaches whose schools were involved in the flames of fire broke out Monday in the City of Samba Rio de Janeiro, can not put down the competition this year. Thus, the Liesa has served the request from the mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes, to avoid unfair competition between schools.

In addition, the mayor has launched a fundraising in the private sector to revive, as far as possible the performance of affected companies, according to the newspaper O Globo. "No magic is greater than the parade of these schools, I am convinced will be one of the most exciting carnival," Paes said, in an attempt to comfort the members of those who have seen their hopes dashed, just a month before the festivities begin.

The Mayor announced that it will not be possible to change entries on acting these schools, because all ballots are exhausted, or return the money of them, at least immediately. However, said to be altered in order of appearance in the show, to avoid leaving a row. On Monday, a blaze had charred the City of Samba, destroying the floats and costumes of these three schools.

The complex was built in 2005, houses the workshops and warehouses of the twelve schools participating in the annual carnival parade.

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