Ie Mestre Pastinha!

Vicente Joaquim Ferreira Pastinha(Mestre Pastinha)(April 5, 1889-November 13, 1981) is considered the father and protector of Capoeira. The son of José Señor Pastinha and Eugênia Maria de Carvalho, Mestre Pastinha was exposed to capoeira at the age of 8 by an African name Benedito. An older and stronger boy from Pastinha's neighborhood use to beat him up often. One day Benedito saw the aggression then told Pastinha to stop by his house that he was going to teach him few things. The next encounter with that boy, Pastinha defeated him so quickly that the older boy became his admirer. Mestre Pastinha had a happy and modest childhood. During the mourning he would take art classes at the Liceu de Artes e Ofício school where he learned to paint; during the afternoons he would play with kites and practice capoeira. He continued his training with Benedito for three more years. Later, he joined a sailor school by his father wish, which would not support the capoeira practice. At the school, he use to teach capoeira to his friends. At the age of 21, he left the sailor school to become a professional painter. During the spare time he would practice capoeira stealthily, since it was still illegal at that time. In 1941, by Aberrê (Patinha's ex student) invitation, Pastinha went to a Sunday roda at "ladeira do Gengibirra" located at bairro da Liberdade, where the best masters would hang out. Aberrê was already famous on these rodas, and after spending the afternoon there, one of the greatest master of Bahia, mestre Amorzinho, asked Pastinha to take over the Capoeira Angola. As a result, in 1942 Pastinha found the first Angola school, the "Centro Esportivo de Capoeira Angola", located at the Pelourinho. His students would wear black pants and yellow t-shirt, the same color of the "Ypiranga Futebol Clube", his favorite soccer time. He participated with the Brazilian delegation of the "First International Festival de Artes Negras" in Dakar, Senegal(1966), bringing with him Mestre João Grande, Mestre Gato Preto, Mestre Gildo Alfinete, Mestre Roberto Satanás and Camafeu de Oxossi. Pastinha worked as shoe shiner, tailor, gold prospector, security guard (leão de chácara) at a gambling house (casa de jogo) and construction worker at the "Porto de Salvador" to maintain him financially so he could do what he loved the most, be an Angoleiro. Betrayed by local authorities false promises and with no support, Pastinha was left abandoned in a city shelter (abrigo D. Pedro II - Salvador), blind and very sick. He dedicated his entire life to capoeira angola, and in April 12th, 1981, he played his last capoeira game. Mestre Pastinha, the father and protector of Capoeira Angola, died at the age of 92, in November 13th, 1981.
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To celebrate the life of Mestre Pastinha, ECAMAR Philippines did a traditional roda of Capoeira Angola last November 13, 2012 in Arts Plus, Makati.

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Capoeira Angola for a Cause

The Lemuhen Cultural Dance Troupe is a unique T'boli cultural performing arts group coming from the town of Kiamba, Sarangani Province.

It was organized out of the need for change in the current scenario of the T'boli people. Diminishing C...

ommunity, Racial Discrimination and Stereotyping played a vital role in their changing lifestyle so a challenge to educate the younger generation about their own culture, appreciate their own identity and share unto others the beauty of the Tboli culture arise.
To help in the fulfillment of their dream for their young members to be future cultural teachers of their desired Tboli Cultural Training Center;

This November: For every Capoeira Angola class you attend with ECAMAR Philippines, PHP200.00 will help build the T'boli Cultural Training Center of the Lemuhen Cultural Dance Troupe!

Learn Capoeira. Support Filipino Culture!

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My Father, My Master

Mestre Virgilio is a Master of a traditional lineage of Capoeira Angola. He is also the adoptive father of

Mestre Roxinho. When interest in Capoeira Regional has taken most of his students abroad, he is loosing the drive to continue. Considering himself as a disciple of Mestre Virgilio, Mestre Roxinho fights for the dignity of his father. Mestre Roxinho believes that Australia could give the recognition that his father deserves. With the help of his students, they organized the First International Capoeira Angola Encounter in Sydney, Australia with a very special guest, Mestre Virgilio de Fazenda Grande.

Meste Roxinho e Jaime

Recorded at the 1st International Capoeira Angola Encounter in Manila, the Philippines from April 18th to the 22nd, 2012. Present were Treinel George & Chiara from ECAMAR Sydney, Professor Mandela & Navi from Capoeira Angola Tribo da Lua Tokyo, students from ECAMAR Philippines and students from EBC Philippines.

Photos from the 1st International Capoeira Angola Encounter in Manila, Philippines

CAPOEIRA ANGOLA SE TRADUZ EM UM OLHAR, EM SENTIMENTO, EM UM MOVIMENTO... Mestre Roxinho

Mestre Roxinho

               Mestre Roxinho was born on the island of Itaparica, Mar Grande. He is the son of Edite P. da Silva and Manuel C. Miranda, but brought up by Virgilio Maximiano Ferreira(Mestre Virgilio da Fazenda Grande) and Eunice B Ferreira his wife.

               He was raised in Salvador, in the suburb of Fazenda Grande do Retiro. He started Capoeira when he was still young and had the opportunity to spend time with many Mestres including, Canjiquinha, Caicara, Mario Bom Cabrito, Waldemar de Paixao, Paulo dos Anjos, Bobo Diogo, Antonio Eloi Cassarongongo, Dois de Ouro, Bigodinho, Gerson Quadrado, Pele da Bomba, his brother Mestre Uildes and many others.

              Today, he live in Sydney, Australia, continuing his work with the School of Capoeira Angola Mato Rasteiro and also with his social project, Project Bantu. He will continue to defend the tradition of Capoeira Angola and promoting it to the places where he may go.

1st International Capoeira Angola Encounter, Manila, Philippines

                                                              

The Escola de Capoeira Angola Mato Rasteiro (ECAMAR) is proud to present:

The

1st INTERNATIONAL CAPOEIRA ANGOLA ENCOUNTER 

in Manila, the Philippines.

April 18th to the 22nd, 2012

SPECIAL GUESTS: Mestre Virgilio da Fazenda Grande (Grupo de Capoeira Angola 1º de Maio) 

& Mestre Roxinho (ECAMAR – Sydney)

This Encounter will serve as the first seed of that will affirm the roots of Capoeira Angola in this country

allowing for the preservation and healthy proliferation of the practice outside of Brazil, particularly

in Southeast Asia. To formally bless the beginning of our work, we are bringing an Elder of our grand

tradition: Mestre Virgilio da Fazenda Grande who carries with him almost 6 decades of experience and

information.

We hope you will support our work by joining in the Encounter and helping us preserve this rich and

beautiful art that is Capoeira Angola.

Please see the attached poster and share it with your friends!

ITINERARY

DAY 1 (Wednesday, 4/18/12)

5:30PM – 6:00PM | Registration

6:00PM – 6:30PM | Welcome Remarks

6:30PM – 8:30PM | Movement Class

8:30PM – 10:30PM | Welcome Roda

DAY 2 (Thursday, 4/19/12)

6:00PM – 8:00PM | Movement Class

8:00PM – 9:30PM | Music Class

9:30PM – 10:30PM | Roda “Uma Volta Só”

DAY 3 (Friday, 4/20/12)

6:00PM – 8:00PM | Movement Class

8:00PM – 10:00PM | Roda

 10:00PM | Dinner “Bate Papo com os Mestres”

DAY 4 (Saturday, 4/21/12)

9:00AM - 11:00AM | Movement Class

11:30AM – 1:30PM | Rhythms & Music Class

1:30PM – 2:30PM | Lunch

2:30PM – 3:30PM | Student’s Seminar "Capoeira Angola na Bahia"

3:30PM – 7:30PM | Roda

DAY 5 (Sunday, 4/22/12)

9:30AM – 12:00PM | Movement Class

12:00PM – 1:00PM | Seminar “Capoeira Angola Fora do Brasil”

1:00PM – 4:00PM | Roda “Adeus, Adeus e Samba de Roda”

FEES

EARLY BIRD FEES (Due March 18, 2012) 

Local Participants 

Wednesday to Friday: Php 900.00 per day

Saturday & Sunday: Php 1300.00 per day

Or

5-Day Package: Php 4800.00

International Participants

Wednesday to Sunday: $ 50.00 per day

Or

5-Day Package: $ 180.00

REGULAR FEES (After March 18, 2012) 

Local Participants

Wednesday to Friday: Php 1000.00 per day

Saturday & Sunday: Php 1500.00 per day

Or

5-Day Package: Php 5500.00 

International Participants

Wednesday to Sunday: $ 60 per day

Or

5-Day Package: $ 200

PAYMENTS TO:

Commonwealth Bank

BSB: 062 033,

Account 10367932

Name :Capoeira Angola ECAMAR

Philippines Bank                                                                                           

Bank Name: BDO (Banco de Oro)                                                             

Account Name: Jaime Leandro Benedicto                                           

Account Number: 5630226747 

Please include your name and ‘EV12’ on your transfer so that we can confirm your payment

Venue: ARTs Plus School for the Arts

Address: 4/F Insular Bakery BLDG 50/51 P. Burgos Street, Poblacion Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines

Contact: angola.manila@gmail.com   or  vamosvadiar@gmail.com

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For all interested, Mestre Plinio (CCAASS - Sao Paulo) & Professor Mandela (Tribo da Lua - Tokyo) will be stepping in for Mestre Virgilio who sadly won't be able to make it in. Only 6 Days left to avail of the Early Bird! Don't miss out!!