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Afro-Brazilian cultural initiatives in Salvador

Overview

Cultural programming and heritage initiatives continue to be highlighted in Salvador, Brazil, through various community-focused events.

In the MAM Bahia, the ‘Ofá no MAM’ project is being hosted as a free program dedicated to African-matrix traditions. The initiative includes Afro dance workshops, atabaque lessons, and a seminar regarding the history of Grupo Ofá. The event is set to conclude with a musical performance by Grupo Ofá, featuring guest artist Ilessi.

Simultaneously, cultural activities are returning to the Pelourinho district. These include the ‘Culinária Musical’ event at Casa do Benin, which combines musical performances with traditional culinary offerings. Additionally, the Afoxé Filhas de Gandhy is launching the ‘Arte das Yabás’ project, a ten-month program providing free percussion and clarins training specifically for women to strengthen their presence in traditional music.

Other local festivities in the city include the Festival da Primavera, which features Samba Reggae performances by Márcia Castro, alongside various samba circles and exhibitions.

Entities

Parque de Exposições de Salvador · Iuri Passos · Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia · Luciana Baraúna · Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cultural initiatives return to Pelourinho in Salvador

    Cultural projects in Salvador's Pelourinho include the return of Culinária Musical to Casa do Benin and the launch of the Arte das Yabás musical training program for women by Afoxé Filhas de Gandhy.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 21 sources
    Cultural and religious festivals held across Brazil and Portugal

    Diverse cultural, religious, and literary festivals are being held across Brazil and Portugal, ranging from Japanese culture in Salvador to the Belém Book Festival and various religious celebrations.

Sources

acapivaradeucria.com.br · acordacidade.com.br · agendartecultura.com.br · alagoas24horas.com.br · atarde.com.br · bahianoticias.com.br · barlavento.pt · brasilnikkei.com.br · flaviopintonews.com.br · itapevinoticias.jor.br · nisiadigital.com.br · noticiaslx.pt · planetaosasco.com · portals1.com.br · prensadebabel.com.br · radiocastrense.pt · rotario.com.br · sapo.pt · tvprefeito.com · visaocidade.com.br · zoldkultura.hu

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