Thu 13 Jun 19:00 – Círculo: Brazilian Candomblé for beginners – Talk + Oracle + Performance + Traditional Acarajé (food)

CÍRCULO - Decolonial resistance, priestessing, chanting and women’s drumming

Tulipa’s Society Amsterdam and Teatro Munganga open their doors for a series of traditional singing and drumming workshops, enriched by events of sharing knowledge on Brazilian Candomblé and the tradition of priestesses.

2024 02 03 Terreiro Redaná, SP: Festa para Dandaluna. Foto: Lela Beltrão.

In this event, we will talk with Mother Gunzolandê (online), an important "Mãe Criadeira" (mother responsible for the education and initiation of newborns) in the Redandá Candomblé House.

Mother Gunzo, as she is called by her kids, is a non-binary woman LGBTQ+ priestess and has a lifelong journey with gender equality inside the Candomblé houses and anti-racist struggle in São Paulo,  Brazil. Her daughter Kaloyá, will host the event and will share an Opening Orácle reading session.

The evening will also host a  performance piece by Lion Zion called “Dança para Exu” and delicious Acarajé (traditional food) made by Sabor da Lillyi - Taste of Bahia.

Talk + Oracle + Performance + Traditional Acarajé (food)

Entrance: 15 euro (reduction possible: contact us)

Language: Brazilian/English/Dutch

Info: https://circulo-amsterdam.tumblr.com/

The events are sponsored by Spark Fund Mama Cash, which supports women, girls, and trans and intersex people in their fight for their rights, and AFK - Amsterdam Fund for the Arts.

Please note: the series is centered on non-European immigrant women, and non-binary people, but everyone is welcome to join the events and support the community.
If you are ever in doubt if this space is for you or how to participate, feel free to contact us!

Contact: dimarco.thais@gmail.com and joana.faggin@gmail.com