tomorrow morning, i will be attending a meeting put on by sf jazz director, rob beckert -- rebecca.ll see how we can collaborate in offering arts education. finally, what makes carnaval special? i know i am preaching to those who know. carnaval is participatory. in other words, it is open to everyone. this is the beauty of it. for me, it is the regional social networking platform. i do not care who you are. there is a place for you in carnaval. there is a zimbabwe saying that says if you can walk, you can dance. it will help you find your singing voice, and it will help you find your dancing feet. carnaval is open. the brazilian groups of many non brazilian participants. and so on. if you are into the culture and like having fun, you are going to be welcome. it is diverse. i know that word is used a lot, but i am at a loss for words. i have been to trinidad carnaval and brazilian carnaval, but i want to be in san francisco. finally, carnaval is good for you. dancing, building a float, they are good for your physical body and her spiritual happiness. so i just once again want to than