A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
With so much going on Salvador Bahia, finding accommodation during this busy carnival season was the least of my worries- thanks to Airbnb! Carnival in Brazil has been on my bucket list of places and things to do for many years. Why not make it a reality in 2013?! And that's exactly what I did!... Continue Reading →
Also known as 'Mami Wata' in many parts of Africa where she originated from, brought to the new world by African slaves. I vaguely recall parts of my childhood spent in Ghana in my grandmother's house, however I do vividly remember my older cousins teasing me by saying; "mami wata will come for you when... Continue Reading →
The relationship between Brazil and Japan goes beyond economic relations between the two countries... It extends to music; samba! I got these shots of this Japanese samba band parading at the festa de Yemaja... They certainly had me on my feet doing a little samba!
By word of mouth the saying goes; African slaves weren't allowed in the churches during the time of slavery and they were made to wash the steps of the churches. Today Lavagem Itapua is a festival paying homage to Afro-Brazilian tradition. The traditional 'Laundering Itapuã' is amongst the most famous and oldest religious festivals that... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I updated my blog- apologies! Lets just say I'm adjusting to Salvador! Every corner has something intriguing to offer... And nothing here is done in haste! When I think of Bahia, I immediately think of it's capital Salvador and it's strong Afro-Brazilian culture. Little did I know areas of Bahia,... Continue Reading →
There are certain people that come into your life for a reason... And I'm not saying that Bev came into my life just for our Portugal trip together... Though it has been a highlight of our friendship (along with many, MANY others of course!) Every time I think about this trip to Lisbon, a smile... Continue Reading →
I was so excited to receive the news that the African Cup of Nations underdogs Dreamweavers of Cape Verde Islands have made it to the quarter-finals of the football tournament taking place in South Africa, after a 2-1 victory against Angola on sunday. We all love an underdog victory! In their first ever appearance in... Continue Reading →
To get a better understanding of who the Tabom returnees were, I'm looking into the social context of society in Bahia at the time, and what would become perhaps the most significant slave rebellion in Brazil; The Malê Revolt. And perhaps it is destiny, rather than a coincidence, that I, a descendant of an Afro-Brazilian,... Continue Reading →
A collection of pictures from my first ever visit to Salvador, Bahia in 2009. Little did I know about my ancestral (TABOM) connection with this city. Salvador still managed to leave a profound impact on me with all its glory; from history and culture to the people and food! It's no wonder I claimed to... Continue Reading →
I spotted her sat under a tree as I stood at the traffic lights waiting to cross. At first I thought the exaggerated gesture of her head tilted back and her mouth spread wide resembling a 'joker's smile', was one an expression of jubilation. But her head quickly tilted her body caved in. I'm not... Continue Reading →
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