Nego Gato - Afro Brazilian Dance ensemble
Nego Gato in costume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in Classes in Capoeira, Percussion and Dance

 

 

 

 

Visit traditional spiritual houses of descendants of Africans.

Visit with the artists of the traditional drum corps of Bahia called Bloco Afros

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Mestre Nego Gato invites you to join him and share the experience of a variety of cultural activities that only Bahia can offer. Salvador, Bahia is a magical old city on All Saint’s Bay on the Northeastern coast of Brazil. Over eight percent of the current population is of African descent and these descendants of the first Africans in Brazil have held on to their culture with defiant pride. The food, song, dance, religion and language carry the indelible mark of the people of Africa. Experience the magic of Salvador yourself by traveling to Brazil with Nego Gato. Visit the neighborhoods that are the origins of this living history. Dance in the street to the Bloco Afro, Carnaval, and visit Candomble houses. Come experience what Baianos call Axe! Gato is currently in Brazil for July and August 2010 and you can arrange to stay with him at his pusada on the beach in Ribeira.


 

Visit the beaches surrounding Salvador

Visit churches including Boa Viagem, Senor do Bonfim, and Ribeira.

Visit the city sites of Pelhourinho, Mercado Modelo, and Museos, in the upper and lower city

Authentic African Brazilian Cuisine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be able to witness seasonal festivals all year round.
Let Nego Gato be your guide to his native city.
This is an experience you will remember for a lifetime!
Come and dine at his restaurant Ancoradouro on the beach in Ribeira and stay in a room above the restaurant. Phone at the restaurant is: 011-55-71- 33164654.