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Where was capoeira born?
Capoeira first appeared among Africans in Brazil, during the early colonial period. According to the old capoeira mestres and tradition within the community, capoeira originates from Angola.
What is the culture of capoeira?
Brief History
In Brazil, generations of enslaved African people shared the cultural customs, dances, rituals, and fighting techniques that would combine to become capoeira. Slaves used capoeira to fight to escape and resist capture, but concealed its combative purpose through music, song, and dance.
Where is capoeira practiced?
capoeira, dancelike martial art of Brazil, performed to the accompaniment of call-and-response choral singing and percussive instrumental music. It is most strongly associated with the country's northeastern region.
What is the national sport of Brazil capoeira?
The national game of Brazil is known as “Capoeira.” Capoeira is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, and acrobatics that originated in Brazil during the 16th century. It is said to have been developed by African slaves who were brought to Brazil by the Portuguese.
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