Capoeira Workshop Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality. It is known for its acrobatic and complex maneuvers, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks. It emphasizes flowing movements rather than fixed stances; the “ginga”, a rocking step, is usually the focal point of the technique. Though often said to be a martial art disguised as a dance, capoeira served not only as a form of self-defense, but also as a way to maintain spirituality and culture. As part of the Brazilian Cultural Week, a workshop on Capoeira will take place on the last day of the week, to introduce it to Omanis, helping to bring to Oman a very particular Brazilian cultural manifestation. The workshop will be led by the group “Abadá Capoeira”, based in Muscat.
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