2023 Batizado & Graduation Ceremony

Save the date!

We are excited to announce that our 2023 batizado and graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, Oct 28. The ceremony will be preceded by master workshops on Oct 26-28. This year, our guest of honor is Mestre Morcego, from Rio de Janeiro!

Schedule

Workshops with Mestre Morcego:

Thursday October 26, 6.30 – 8.30 pm

Friday October 27, 6.30 – 8.30 pm

Saturday October 28, 10.30 am – 12 pm

Workshops are open to ABADA-Capoeira students from around the world.

Batizado: Saturday October 28, 1.30 – 3 pm (open to public)

Location

RayCam Co-operative Center (in the Gymnasium downstairs)

 920 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3T1

What is a batizado?

Traditionally, a batizado (Portuguese for “baptism”) is a ceremony where newcomers are officially welcomed to the world of capoeira. New students receive their first belt, or “corda”, during the batizado. More senior students may also receive a new corda to mark their progress.

Support our fundraising goal!

We are raising funds to cover our guests’ travel costs, as well as other event costs. Donate to support us today!