Caption: Capoeira, a form of Afro-Brazilian-style dance mixed with martial arts, will be featured at Carnaval Brasil Feb. 21.
Celebrating Brazilian Culture
CSUF Hosts Carnaval Brasil Feb. 21
Feb. 13, 2012 :: No. 91
What: In an effort to boost interest in studying and research in Brazil, Cal State Fullerton's Latin American Studies Program and Amigos Do Brasil are hosting Carnaval Brasil on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. The event, featuring Samba dancers, Capoeira (a mix of Afro-Brazilian-style dancing and martial arts) and Latin American foods, is free and open to the public.
When: Feb. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Plaza in front of the Humanities-Social Sciences Building
Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton 92831
Why: “We're trying to expose our campus and community to Brazil through this cultural event,” said Sandra M. Perez-Linggi, associate professor of modern languages and literatures. “We want students to get excited about going to study in Brazil, as we are planning on offering a study-abroad program there in the summer of 2013.”
Additional: The Modern Languages and Literatures Department will distribute information about its minor in Portuguese and related classes.
Parking: $2 per hour or $8 for a daily permit. Details are available online.
More Info.: Contact Perez-Linggi at 657-278-3547 or splinggi@fullerton.edu
Media Contact: Mimi Ko Cruz, 657-278-7586, mkocruz@fullerton.edu
