The Porto Alegre Carnival began in the 18th
century with the entrudo, a prank brought over by the Portuguese from the
Azores, whereby people threw flour, water, and "limão de cheiro"
missiles at each other. At the end of the 19th century, two important Carnival
associations were born. Rivalry between the two long dominated the city's
Carnival. The corso, a parade of floats down Porto Alegre's streets, was a
celebration enjoyed by the more well-to-do of the city's inhabitants.
One of the most important Carnival
personalities is King Momo. At the
