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Cultural and industrial events in Salvador and Bahia

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Salvador and the wider state of Bahia continue to host diverse initiatives focused on culture, art, and industrial innovation. Cultural activities include the fifth edition of Project MURAL, which transforms the Feira de São Joaquim into an open-air gallery through interventions by 14 visual artists, including a planned megamural by Lee27 and Galvão. The “Tecidos de Narrativos – Bordando Salvador” embroidery workshop series, led by artist Pooja Dhingra, also runs through November 13. Other ongoing cultural elements include the exhibition of historical theatrical costumes at Forte do Barbalho, curated by Maurício Martins, and the persistence of the traditional seresta music scene. In the industrial and economic sectors, the III Baiano Forum of New Industrial Leaders is scheduled for November 5 at SENAI CIMATEC to discuss entrepreneurship in the pharmaceutical, toy, and food retail industries. Gastronomy remains a focus through the Summit Nexxo ~~2026, which connects family farming to the food service sector,~~ 2026 and the Bahia Beer Festival in Alagoinhas, featuring craft beers from over 30 countries. Extensive musical programming has been announced for late 2026 and early 2027. November festivities include Afropunk, República do Reggae, and Alagoinhas. Black ~~Consciousness~~ Awareness Month ~~activities organized by~~ festivities have commenced with the ~~Fundação Pedro Calmon. The~~ 2026 Novembro Negro ~~2026~~ celebrations. The state government launched the program ~~focuses~~ with a concert honoring artist Antônio Pitanga, centered on ~~Afro-Brazilian identity through~~ the theme “Black People in Motion” to promote racial equality and ancestral culture. This aligns with broader programming such as the Conecta Fragmentos exhibition and the ~~expansion of the Dicionário Biográfico Histórico da Bahia. New initiatives celebrating Afro-Brazilian roots include the~~ Samba dos Búzios ~~project in~~ project. Preparations for the ~~Pelourinho district, which combines samba circles, gastronomy,~~ 2026/2027 summer season are also underway, featuring the 8th Afrofuturismo Festival and ~~capoeira. Additionally, singer Ayrá is scheduled to perform her show, AYRÁ, at Teatro Sesi Rio Vermelho on November 15. Summer events~~ various summer rehearsals. Confirmed performers include ~~Virada Salvador 2027, running from December 30, 2026, to January 3, 2027, featuring acts such as Ivete Sangalo, Bell Marques,~~ Timbalada, Olodum, Carlinhos Brown, and ~~Léo Santana.~~ Xanddy Harmonia. Additionally, community initiatives like percussion workshops for seniors at Espaço Conviver are active.

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