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Authentic Samba music and Capoeira workshops have been the highlights of the second day of the Brazil Festival yesterday. The 10-piece Samba Chula de Sao Braz, with their lively show on stage at the Museum of Islamic Art park, drew a large number of people. |
The two oldest styles of samba, samba chula and samba de roda, started with the original African slaves who were brought to Salvador in the Brazilian state of Bahia.
Many children were given the opportunity to learn both Samba dance and Capoeira in an entertaining way during the performance held also on stage. Separate sessions for the Brazilian martial arts were conducted at the venue.
Movies such as Rio, shown on a widescreen set up by the Doha Film Institute, have also attracted hundreds of children at the festival.
For those who want to buy authentic handmade Brazilian handcrafts, organisers have set up stalls at the MIA park.
Visitors can also enjoy Brazilian foods served by some of the popular hotels in Doha.
Many children participated in two reading sessions (both in Arabic and English). The programme was developed in collaboration with resident Brazilian artist and filmmaker Luciana Ceccatto Farah. The Brazil Festival concludes today.