Festival Afro Bahia 2022 Annual Celebration

The Afro-Bahia Festival is a week-long celebration of the culture of the state of Bahia in northern Brazil. The organizers will bring Bahian experts in music, tourism, dance, visual arts, cuisine, religion, and discussion of social issues to Washington D.C. Cultural ambassadors will present and share their expertise with audiences of all races and ages. Events will occur at easily accessible times and locations. Our collaborators and partners will be key players in ensuring accessibility through their assistance with logistics, public outreach, and financial support.

FESTIVAL AFRO-BAHIA TENTATIVE SCHEDULE JULY 29-31, 2022

Hybrid activities

Friday, July 29

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Opening Celebration at Roda Movements, Taste of Bahia

Feijoada, acarajé, Brazilian drinks, cocadas! Purchase ahead $40 on Eventbrite, limited $55 tickets at the door (Strongly encourage you to buy ahead as there will be very few tickets at the door.)

Saturday, July 30

10:00 am – 11:00 am Contemporary Afro Brazilian Dance workshop – Tati Campelo (Virtual from Bahia)

11:00 am – 12:30 pm Drumming – Luciano Kekeu at Roda Movements (Bring your own instrument) @Roda Movements

1:00 pm – 5:30 pm Dances of Water: Orixas movements and Discussion Part 1 – Mestre Badaró @Roda Movements

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Nanã Boroquê & Obaluaê

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Oxum Marê

Sunday, July 31

9:30 am – 11:00 am Capoeira – Mestre Tonho Materia Virtual from Bahia

11 am – 2:30 pm Dances of Water: Orixas movements and Discussion Part 2 – Mestre Badaró @Roda Movements

Yemanjá & Oxum

Activities & times are subject to change. All sales are final.