What is a Batizado and Troca de Cordas?
A Batizado (“baptism”) is a ceremony where members being “baptized” are normally given a Corda and sometimes an apelido (Capoeira nickname) if they haven’t already earned one. Batizados are major events to which a number of groups from all over the Europe and Brazil, Argentina and Canada are normally invited. Sometimes a Batizado is also held in conjunction with a Troca de Corda(change of belts), in which students already baptized who have trained hard and been deemed worthy by their teachers are awarded higher-ranking belts as an acknowledgment of their efforts. Such ceremonies provide opportunities to see a variety of different Capoeira experience levels, styles, watch mestres play, and see some of the best in the game. Batizados, accompanied with Brazilian parties and social events, are also open to the public and spectators.
Dates: 9 June at 18.30- 10 June at 18.00
Place: Inglise Kolledži Spordihoone
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