What is Carnaval?
Brazilian Carnival (Carnaval do Brasil) began in the 1830s to continue the Portuguese tradition of celebratory indulgence before Lent, the 46-day period of religious abstinence. The celebration includes live music, street performances, dancing, floats, costumes, food and beverages.
Saturday, January 30
11am - 3pm
Oak Bluffs Public Library
Schedule
11:00 Crafting for adults and children begins (masks, maracas and facepainting)
12:00 Children's percussion workshop with Cornell Coley
1:00 Brazilian lunch, catered by Bite on the Go
2:00 All-ages interactive performance, 'A Fascinating Rhythm: Carnaval!', with Cornell Coley
Cornell Coley, M.Ed.
Cornell Coley, M. Ed. studied cultural anthropology and has traveled to Cuba and Brazil to research the cultural arts. A gifted dancer and percussionist, Cornell has performed at festivals world-wide. His percussion skills include drum kit, timbales, congas, bongos, talking drum, berimbau, cajon, Brazilian bateria and other Latin percussion. His dance specialties include Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Congolese and Ghanaian.
Thank You!
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