Announcements

Jogos Norteamericanos 2019

  In March, members of ABADÁ-Capoeira East Vancouver had the opportunity to attend the first ever Jogos Norteamericanos (North American games), hosted in Mexico City. It was an exciting event with students and teachers from Canada, the USA, Puerto Rico, Aruba, and Mexico representing. The event started with a great roda on Wednesday evening, followed … Continue reading Jogos Norteamericanos 2019

ZUMBIMBA: Respecting the past

Every November, ABADÁ-Capoeira holds Zumbimba, one of its most important events, in Rio de Janeiro. The celebration of Zumbimba was started in 1991 by the Association of the Sons of Bimba (Filhos de Bimba, Bahia). It is held in November to jointly observe two important days in Afro-Brazilian history: Dia da Consciência Negra (National Black Consciousness Day), … Continue reading ZUMBIMBA: Respecting the past