A Carnival of Flavors
Carnival of Flavors
Carnival is a cross-cultural exchange between European Christian traditions and African influences. In Southern Europe during the Middle Ages processions and masquerades were an important part of the Catholic religion, and most celebrations happened in February, before lent (the word “carnival" means goodbye to meat).
Other roots for carnival come from more ancient times, and can be traced to African festivals that also celebrated religious activities such as the harvests or festivities in honor of their spirits and ancestors.
It is in South America and the Caribbean that the traditions merged, because of the Europeans conquering the New World and the African slaves that kept their traditions alive with music and drumming, and the use of masks and feathers for their festivities.
The Center of American and World Cultures welcomes you to experience a taste of Carnival in Brazil.
Professor Thomas Garcia from the Music Department, will bring us a night of images and music with a power point presentation about the traditions and celebration of Carnival in Brazil.
Professor Paula Gandara from the Spanish and Portuguese Department will give us a mini work shop on how to dance Samba and might sing for us…
The Lane Public Library will have a table with different arts and crafts Including maraca making.
And celebration can never be complete without food. If you are curious and adventurous, please come and try. You will not regret the experience!
Sponsored by The Center of American and World Cultures in collaboration with Department of Music, The Department of Spanish and Portuguese, The Oxford Lane Lane Library, The Portuguese Club, Sigma Lambda Gamma and student volunteers.
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 22, 2017
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Wednesday February 22, 2017
From 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location
University of Miami
MacMillan Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
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Contact Information
Silvia Rothschild, Latino Community Outreach, coordinator
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