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Annually Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia organizes a festival – Ritmo do Brasil. The festival usually spans across a week and comprises of various workshops in Capoeira, Brazilian Dance and Music. This is also the time students are awarded their Cordas (belts) during the ceremony known as Batizado – Troca de Corda.

Batizado

Batizado is an initiation ceremony, welcoming new members to the group by presenting their first cordão (belt), and also a time when the older students are awarded their next cardao.  In Capoeira, students are graded according to their  level of discipline, skill, knowledge and musicality. However also a student’s overall participation in the group is looked at and awarded accordingly, so it’s not just about the skill of Capoeira but also the commitment to the group.

There are two grading systems, one for below 15 years old and one for adults (16 years and above).

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Noite Brasileira

As part of the festival and in true Brazilian style, is a night of celebration, Noite Brasileira. This is a night where we show case all elements of our performances, with an exceptional display of Capoeira with our international Capoeira guests from other schools.

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