The Festival Afro Bahia is a celebration of the wonderful culture of the Brazilian state of Bahia. You too can be part of this unique event and celebrate the magic of this wonderful land and its people!

Events are located throughout Washington DC between June 13-16, 2019. Visit our website for more details: http://festivalafrobahia.org

Thursday Opening Reception -TBA

Taste of Bahia and Samba Party: Time location and menu are subject to change

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From Bahia

Feijoada Bahiana

Black beans stew ( dried meat, pork, sausage and beef)

White Rice

Farofa and Yuca Flour (sautéed with butter and onions)

Acarajé

Is a dish made from peeled beans formed into a ball and then deep-fried in dendê( palm oil ). The dish is traditionally encountered in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, especially in the city of Salvador often as street food, it is served split in half and stuffed with vatapá Hot pepper and tomatoes.

dried shrimp, ground peanut and cashwes, ginger, onions, coconut milk and palm oil).

Dessert

Drinks:

Guaraná , water , Brazilian Drinks

& more

This event is 21 and OVER only. Also note, this is a tasting of select dishes from Bahia and not a sit-down dinner service. There will be some tables and limited seating available for guests but this is mostly a mixer-style event where we encourage you to meet other Brazilian culture lovers while sampling delicious sips and bites. Dancing is also highly encouraged!!

Friday, June 14 2019 6:30 - 9pm at FICA 733 Euclid Street NW, Washington DC

FESTIVAL AFRO BAHIA TENTATIVE SCHEDULE JUNE 13- 16, 2019

Location and activity & Time are subjected to change

Single Dance Class $20 Capoeira $25

Shedule may change without notice.

Thursday , June 13, 2019- Opening Reception

African American Civil War Museum

Symbols in Motion by Rosangela Silvestre

6:30PM-8:30PM

Friday, June 14, 2019- All Inclusive Taste of Bahia & Live Padode show $40

FICA, 733 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC

6:30 - 8:30 All you can Eat & Drink Feijoada and Caipirinha Tasting

7:30-9:00 Samba Party

Saturday, June 15, 2019- Workshops & Afro Market

FICA, 733 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC

10:00 - 11:30 AM - Orixas Movements - Rosangela Silvestre
11:30 - 1:00 PM - Samba Reggae - Mestre Badaro

1:30 - 2:45PM –- Afro Jazz Class- Vincent Williams

2:45- 4:15 PM Orixas Moviments - Rosangela Silvestre

4:20 -5:50 PM Afro Cuban – Yudisleidy Valdez

FICA, 733 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC

Sunday, June 16, 2019- Workshops & Afro Market

10:00 – 11:30AM – Orixas Movimentos

11: 30 - 1:00 Pm – Afro Cuban Yudisleidy Valdes

1:00- 3:30 Pm Puxada de Rede & Capoeira - Mestre Tonho Materia grupo Mangangá - Mestre Corcorã grupo Guerreiros da Bahia & Mestre Bomba grupo Barro Vermelho.