Leandro Vieira, carnival director of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school, plays the guitar and wears a costume in honor of late Brazilian singer Gal Costa, during the pre-carnival parade by the Cordao do Boitata block in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, February 12, 2023. Vieira's job includes helping pick the samba school's theme for the year, calling shots on the material for costumes and often choosing who will feature on the top of majestic floats. (Photo by Bruna Prado/AP Photo)
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