In Rio de Janeiro, they call it "the greatest show on earth", a parade featuring the top 12 samba schools. The city’s main tourist attraction is more than a show, the parade also serves as a platform for Brazilians to showcase their culture and address human rights issues.

CGTN's Lucrecia Franco followed Salguerio, a traditional samba school, which chose to spotlight Brazil's indigenous peoples.

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