"Capoeira developed in Brazil, derived from traditions brought across the Atlantic Ocean by enslaved Africans ... During this time, the art was considered a social infirmity and officially prohibited by the Brazilian Penal Code. The identification of 'the outlaw' with capoeira was so widespread that the word became a synonym for 'bum,' 'bandit,' and 'thief.' However, that did not stop the capoeiristas from practicing. They moved to marginal places and camouflaged the martial art as a form of dance."
Article source here:Arts Journal
No comments:
Post a Comment