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Unification
of Cultural ARTS
presents
Traditional Candomblé Tour
2009
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Dates TBA...
Unification of Cultural ARTS (UC ARTS) is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is health and wellness. Through
the provision of cultural exchange experiences,
classes, and performances, we aim to unify world cultures and promote healing through the arts. We offer this tour with an emphasis on cultural education. Participants have first hand experiences of Brazilian culture and the Candomblé tradition.
Traditional
Candomblé Classes
Gamo Da Paz is a third generation Master Drummer from Gantois, the second oldest Traditional Candomblé House founded in Bahia, Brazil. Through his association with world-class drummers, dancers, and singers within the Candomblé tradition, Gamo has organized classes with gifted Brazilian Masters.
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Candomblé Song: Yomar Passos
A trained choral singer raised in the tradition of the Ketu nation, Yomar, leads Traditional songs during Candomblé ceremonies in Brazil. He offers an excellent class in Candomblé song that incorporates his vocal training as well as his in depth knowledge of Candomblé rhythms and song.
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Candomblé Dance: Luciana Lopes
A native of Salvador, Bahia, Luciana is a master dancer who dances during Candomblé ceremonies in Brazil.
Her gentle style
introduces students to the subtleties of Orixa dances
as done in traditional ceremonies. |
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Candomblé Drumming: Irudy Passos
Trained by Gamo Da Paz, Irudy now plays as a lead drummer during Candomblé ceremonies in Brazil. Students will learn drumming technique as well as Traditional rhythms. Because of his incredible skill and wealth of knowledge, Irudy is able to teach students of all levels, from beginner to intermediate. |
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Traditional Candomblé Houses
This trip will consist of visiting
several Candomblé houses where spiritual
clebrations will take place. Immerse
yourself in one of the oldest Africian
influenced cultures in Bahia. Hear
the drumming, see the dance, and
witness the traditional Candomblé
ceremonies that pay homage to the
Orxias. Below is a brief historical background of some of the houses you will visit.
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Terreiro da Casa Branca
Salvador’s first house of Candomblé, was founded in 1830 by three freed slave women. |
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Terreiro do Gantois
Salvador’s second house of Candomblé, was founded in 1847 by a descendant of the house of Casa Branca. |
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Ile Axe Apo Afonja
Also founded by a descendant of Casa Branca, Apo Afonja is the third house of Candomblé and was founded in 1910. |
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Festa de São João
São João is a traditional harvest celebration where family and friends gather in Bahia to dance Forró (fo-ho).
The traditional instruments in a Forró band are accordion, hand-drum, and triangle (sanfona, zabumba, and triangulo).
São João is one of the biggest holidays in the Northeast of Brazil. During this festival, the streets of north Salvador
are all fixed up and extremely popular shows featuring the big, commercial Forró bands are staged.
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Candomblé Tour Fees & Registration
Includes
RT Air Fare from San Francisco
Hotel accommodations w/ breakfast
Class Fees
Excursion Fees
Local
Transportation
$3,500 per person
(Registration payments made after May 1, will include additional fees associated with increased airfare rates.)
Reservation Deposit
A $500 deposit is required to hold your reservation. Payment balances must be made in the form of a money order or cashier's check made payable to Unification of Cultural Arts. Payments must be mailed to:
Unification of Cultural Arts
1118 Oatgrass Way
Los Banos, CA 93635
Refund Policy
A refund, less 10% of total amount paid, is possible if notified in writing by April 15, 2008.
After April 15, 2008 all fees are nonrefundable.
Reserve your space today!
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