 Seattle Center FestálBrasilFest
August 18, 2019
Armory Main Level, Mural Amphitheatre
http://www.brasilfest.com
BrasilFest
BrasilFest introduces the broader
community to this dynamic and diverse culture, whose homeland is known as the
melting pot of South America, with live music, dance, visual
exploration, authentic foods, ethnic items for sale, workshops, demonstrations
and hands-on learning for kids and adults.
In 1999, Brazilian immigrants brought this high energy
festival to Seattle with a mission of introducing the broader community to
their arts and traditions at the time of Brazilian Folklore Day. Now,
BrasilFest has evolved into a dynamic event that provides a platform for
contemporary Brazilian cultural expressions featuring Capoeira presentations, Samba
workshops, mask-making activities, drumming performances and Brazilian BBQ demonstrations.
To
celebrate the 20th anniversary, guests can engage with Brazilian
culture and history in a creative and unique way with the BrasilFest timeline.
Within the significant dates marked on the timeline, guests put their faces in a
cut-out image for a photo opportunity of themselves in traditional Brazilian
dress. Another focal point is a large-scale map of Brazil used as an
interactive piece to share how guests relate to the regions of the country.
Other
featured activities include two panel discussions that involve the audience in
conversations about political and social injustices affecting immigrants and
artists of color. Young adults Brazilian born, or Americans born to Brazilian
parents talk about their challenges and celebrations as Brazilians in the
United States. Brazilian and American artists, educators and local arts
administrators share their knowledge and research on current events taking
place in Brazil and dive into topics such as racism, classism and the activism
that have been ignited by leaders such as Zumbi and Marielle Franco.
BrasilFest 2018 is presented in partnership with Brazil Center, Show Brazil Productions and the Ethnic Heritage Council.
Photo Credit: Punchlist Designs, Ana Mendonca
Show Brazil Productions
PO Box 2242
Kirkland, WA 98033
http://www.brasilfest.com
Seattle
Center Festál is produced with the generous support of KUOW 94.9 Public Radio,
Coca-Cola, Alaska Airlines, T-Mobile, Lyft, Northwest Folklife Festival, 4Culture
and ArtsWA. Additional support is provided by the City of Seattle and Seattle
Center Foundation.
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