[free] SF Bay Brazilian Day & Lavagem 2022 @ BrasArte // Berkeley
The annual ‘Lavagem do Bonfim’ is one of the most important events in the Afro Brazilian cultural calendar.
This ritual dates back to slavery times when the slaves were prohibited from entering the church where religious ceremonies took place.
They adapted to the situation by performing their own ceremonies and rituals, hidden from their masters, as they cleaned the church steps.
SUNDAY AT 10 AM – 7 PM
SF Bay Brazilian Day & Lavagem 2022
BrasArte. Address below.
SF Brazilian Day & Lavagem Festival
When: Sunday September 4th, 2022
Where: 1901 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley.
What is Brazilian Day & Lavagem?
A celebration of Brazilian Independence Day and a cleansing of energies!
The festival opens with a traditional procession of community members dressed in white, accompanied by singing and drumming, followed by a blessing given by the children. This will be followed by a cultural block party with live music, dance performances, Brazilian & international food & drinks, and local arts & crafts vendors.
The festival attracts Brazilians and non-Brazilians from the Bay Area and beyond to enjoy this unique cultural celebration.
Come enjoy a taste of Bahia & Brazil here @BrasArte.
Program:
10am Demo Classes with BrasArte Instructors
11am -7pm live music & dance
Detail Program TBD
It takes a community to produce this wonderful free festival
To donate https://gofund.me/83da9ba5
To volunteer https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3568486.jsp#
For VIP passes: ……………………………
Our Funders:
California Arts Council
Alliance for California Traditional Arts
City of Berkeley
Alameda County Arts Commission
Our Sponsors:
Point of View Graphics
East Brothers Beer Company
San Francisco Pizza & Restaurant
The annual ‘Lavagem do Bonfim’ is one of the most important events in the Afro Brazilian cultural calendar. This ritual dates back to slavery times when the slaves were prohibited from entering the church where religious ceremonies took place. They adapted to the situation by performing their own ceremonies and rituals, hidden from their masters, as they cleaned the church steps.
