FESTIVAL AFRO BAHIA 2016 Washington D.C

The Festival Afro Bahia is a celebration of the wonderful culture of the Brazilian state of Bahia. You too can be part of this unique event and celebrate the magic of this wonderful land and its people! Events are located throughout Washington DC between June 08 and 12, 2016. More details about all of our events Will be posted soon at our website: www.festivalafrobahia.org Get tickets at : http://afrobahia16.eventbrite.com Food Taste From Bahia Srimp and codfish Moqueca (A stewed of, palm oil, ginger, onions, cilantro, garlic, tomatoes, lemon juice and coconut milk) Arroz de Coco (coconut rice) Feijoada Bahiana Pinto beans stew ( dried meat, pork, sausage and beef) White Rice Farofa and Yuca Flour (sautéed with butter and onions) Acarajé Is a dish made from peeled beans formed into a ball and then deep-fried in dendê( palm oil ). The dish is traditionally encountered in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, especially in the city of Salvador often as street food, it is served split in half and stuffed with vatapá Hot pepper and tomatoes. vatapá (A paste made from dried shrimp, ground peanut and cashwes, ginger, onions, coconut milk and palm oil). Dessert Coconut Mousse Drinks: Guaraná Batidas & more Tentative Schedule of Activities FESTIVAL AFRO BAHIA 2016 SCHEDULE Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - Panel Discussion - "Africa in Brazil" Howard University, Founders' Library Browsing Room 500 Howard Place NW, Washington, DC 1:00 - 3:00 PM Thursday, June 9, 2016 – Caipirinha Tasting by Pitú and Party Club Heaven & Hell 2327 18th St NW, Washington, DC 6:30 - 9:00 PM Drumming workshop - Caique FICA, 733 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC 6:00 – 7:30PM Friday, June 10, 2016- Taste of Bahia - $30 in advance FICA, 733 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC 6:30-9:00PM - Food Tasting 9:15-10:00PM - Discussion and Party Saturday, June 11, 2016 - Workshops and Afro Market - $15 per workshop/children free FICA, 733 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC 10:00 - 11:30AM - Orixas Movements - Rosangela Silvestre 11:45 - 1:15PM - Afro Brazilian - Badaró 1:30 - 3:00PM - Drumming: Rhythm of Orixas - Giba Gonçalves 1:30 - 2:30PM - Turban Workshop - Rosangela Nascimento 3:15 - 4:45PM - Afro Jazz - Vincent Williams 4:45 - 6:30PM - Capoeira & Maculelê - Mestre Tonho Materia , Prof. Bananal & Prof. Negão. 6:30 - 8:00PM - Orixas Movements - Rosangela Silvestre Sunday, June 12, 2016 - Workshops and Afro Market - $15 per workshop/children free FICA, 733 Euclid Street NW, Washington, DC 9:00 - 10:30AM - Women's Capoeira: Pisadas da Nizinga – Contra Mestre Kojo X Jonhson 10:00 – 11:00AM - Instruments for kids - 10:30 - 11:30AM - Orixa Movements - Rosangela Silvestre 11:30 - 1:00PM - Drumming: Rhythm of Orixas II - Giba Gonçalves 1:00 - 2:15PM - Afro Cuban Mix - Fidel Garcia Samba Reggae Concert – Batala with Giba Goncalves featuring Tonho Materia The John F Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts, Millennium Stage 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 6:00PM ****ALL SALES ARE FINAL**** ****ALL SALES ARE FINAL****