6 November 2008
Luanda — The Brazilian Embassy in Angola is to release this Thursday, in the Journalists Training Centre (Cefojor), in Luanda, the publication called "Textos do Brasil 14 Capoeira" (Brazilian Texts 14- Capoeira), edited by Brazil's Foreign Affairs Ministry.
According to a press note from the South American country's diplomatic mission to Angola, sent Wednesday to ANGOP, with photographs by Pierre Verger and drawings by Carybé, the book has interviews and articles from researchers, Capoeira masters and entities linked to the Brazilian culture.
In the publication it is emphasised the significant implications of the Capoeira dance/fight to culture and social living, as a form of game, cultural manifestation (music, dance) and opportunity for social integration.
The note states that Capoeira is strongly related to the African diaspora, profoundly marking the Brazilian culture.
For the presentation of this work were invited people linked to this art, such as master Vila Isabel, from the Nºcleo de Capoeiragem Beribazau of Brasília, and two Brazilian masters of Capoeira who reside in Angola, namely Mestre Cobra Mansa and Mestra Janja.
The ceremony includes the showing of Capoeira moves to be presented by the group Abadá, from the Brazil/Angola Culture House Nucleus.
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