This week at IFAM was II Mostra de Extensão, a three day event which showcases all the IFAM campuses to prospective college students. The program of events includes: a presentation booth of each campus, mini courses, lectures, and activities. One of the main objectives of IFAM is to provide access to education and technical courses so that people from diverse backgrounds can be included in a variety of professional fields.
Some mini courses were held on: the development of applications for facebook, computer maintenance, fruit production, and mathematical instruments. Many students from other schools attended the event.
There were also many exciting presentations featuring different modern and folkloric dances. The most entertaining dance was Olha o Arara because it is similar to musical chairs - except that instead of chairs you grab a girl and the odd one out has to hold a giant stick with a stuffed parrot!
A Portuguese folk dance
Capoeira
Capoeira is an artform unique to Brasil, it combines martial arts, dance, and music. The history of capoeira dates back to the 16th century African slave trade where Brasil was the main importer. The music of capoeira was used as a clever way to disguise any fighting or dissent against plantation owners. Contemporary capoeira still uses this element of trickery, there is a certain way of disguising gestures and using bravado to fake out your opponent. The day after this amazing performance we took a class at this capoeira school, and lasted about 20 minutes! Capoeira is a great workout and requires a lot of skill and endurance. I think I will stick with the Berimbau....
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