One of the many great things about our village is how much energy the staff puts into showing us Brazilian culture. This week, we had a capoeira group come to the camp and perform.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian dance performed by slaves as a way to practice martial arts without their owners knowing. It´s a mixture of dance moves and fighting moves. The group that came to meet the Footprint Village consists of children who are very poor. This group teaches them skills – capoeira and percussion instruments – to help them get out of severe poverty.
Even Thomas tried it!
After the demonstration of capoeira, music, acrobatics and folk tales, we ate lunch together. And then it was the Footprinters´turns to share our culture! Each delegation gave a short presentation from their own country and showed where we came from on a map.
It was an amazing opportunity and a very fun day!
January 19, 2009 at 8:18 AM
Go Thomas- look at your dance moves! Glad you are having fun. We love you. Mom & Dad
January 19, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Capoeira is such an amazing art. It never surprises me on how much it brings all types of people together, young, old, rich, poor, big and small.
There’s something about the energy that makes it appealing to people around the world!
January 20, 2009 at 1:37 PM
Wow!! Looks like you are learning much about Brasil. We see that we have so many blessings, and yet those kids in Capoeira are making the most of what they DO have! What a great reminder to be thankful. Have a great day!
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