In May 2014, ECAMAR Philippines hosted the 3rd International Capoeira Angola Encounter called Angola Que Tem Dende 2014. As part of the celebration for the National Heritage Month, Days 2 to 4 of the workshop were held at the National Museum of the Philippines. The event was full of activities including Capoeira Angola workshop on movements and music, discussions about the cultural significance of Capoeira and how practitioners from outside of Brazil can use it, Afoxe and Samba classes, Rodas and Parade in Luneta Park and many more. Practitioners from the Philippines and all over Asia were present which include members of ECAMAR Philippines, EBC Philippines, Kalye Capoeira Philippines, Capoeira Angola Bangkok and Tribo da Lua Japan. The event was officiated by Mestre Roxinho(ECAMAR) and Contra Mestre Mandela(Tribo da Lua). This was truly one of the finer moments for Capoeira Angola in Southeast Asia!
Roda at the Balangay Boat courtyard.
Balanggay is known as the oldest Pre-Hispanic watercraft found in the Philippines.
Contra Mestre Mandela of Tribo da Lua, Japan
The National Museum of the Philippines is the repository and guardian of the country's natural and cultural heritage.
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