Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
2 November 2009
Gaborone — The Alliance Francaise in Gaborone, the centre for French culture, was on Friday the venue for Portuguese and Brazilian culture and music, with the Lusophone culture enthusiasts treated to a night to remember.
It was the first time that the centre treated lovers of Lusophone culture to this level of entertainment, which brought together Portuguese-speaking residents from Mozambique, Angola, Brazil and Portugal.
DJs conversant in Angolan, Mozambican, and Portuguese music were roped in to dish out the tunes for the evening, while welcome drinks, made from fine selection of Brazilian and Portugal mixes were served as welcome drinks.
The patrons had a chance to taste Brazilian desert on the night made from maize for canjuca, sweetened coconut grated fresh, milk and cinnamon sugar, although the locals felt uncomfortable with the taste of dessert .
The rare occasion saw even diplomats from all the three Lusophone countries attending the party where the stage was open for all to step up and showcase their Brazilian/Portuguese dance routines.
The absence of the bands and seasoned dancers, which were publicised via emails and newspapers, did not seem to dampen the spirits of the excited revellers, who stomped on in the chilly and wet night.
Newly opened Brazilian restaurant Rodizeo, which operates from Riverwalk Mall, was on site, too, to provide a rich variety of Portuguese and Brazilian dishes.
As the night wore on, however, various African revellers were given something home grown to dance too, including a couple of pop songs many locals are familiar with.
According to the organisers, the Lusophone entertainment will continue this week with a film show scheduled for the National Museum and Art Gallery on Sunday, while a Congo (Democratic Republic) night is also planned for in the coming week.
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