Project Capoeira – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:00:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Call for Vendors: Brazilian Day Philadelphia 2025 – Sep 7 https://phennd.org/update/call-for-vendors-brazilian-day-philadelphia-2025-sep-7/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:58:55 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=86252 Brazilian Day Philadelphia 2025 is September 7 at Spruce Street Harbor Park (301 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106). The same location as 2024. It’s pretty, along the water, some shade, and it has a community-feel about it.

We’d like to invite you to sell your merchandise or give out your information at the festival by registering.

Sign up by completing the registration application and sending payment by August 13. Spaces are limited.

The mission of Project Capoeira is to promote intercultural understanding and a sense of community through arts education and social outreach. The organization works to preserve, develop and share Capoeira, a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, games, music, and dance. Project Capoeira takes a lead role in promoting Brazilian culture in Greater Philadelphia.

Organized by Project Capoeira, the mission of Brazilian Day Philadelphia is to celebrate, promote and share Brazilian arts and culture in Greater Philadelphia while fostering intercultural exchange and uniting the Brazilian community.

]]> Brazilian Day Philadelphia – Sep 4 https://phennd.org/update/brazilian-day-philadelphia-sep-4/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 21:59:26 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=79464 Philadelphia flourishes with the diverse richness of its communities. The cultures, artistic traditions, and heritage of people who have come from all parts of the world to call Philadelphia home are celebrated every day and during special festivals such as Brazilian Day Philadelphia. Brazilian Day Philadelphia is the celebration of the Brazilian Independence Day. Its mission is to unite and strengthen the bonds of the Brazilian community in the region and to share with the American public the diverse ethnic heritage that makes Brazil unique and rich in cultural pride. The festival promotes a greater understanding, respect, and appreciation for the Brazilian culture and community. This free cultural exchange event also advocates tolerance and raises awareness of the ethnic heritage of citizens with Brazilian roots.

Since its inaugural festival in 2014, Brazilian Day Philadelphia has emerged as one of the most popular events in the annual PECO Multicultural Series. Vendors offer an abundant variety of authentic traditional foods and merchandise. Performers light up the stage with the contagious rhythms and dances of Brazil. The festival features a unique blend of Brazilian culture and showcase: Samba, Forro, Pagode, Capoeira, Samba–Reggae, and more. Mark your calendar!

Date and Time: Sunday, September 4, 2022, 1:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing

]]> Call for Vendors: Brazilian Day Phila. – Aug 5 https://phennd.org/update/call-for-vendors-brazilian-day-phila-aug-5/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:41:57 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=79463 Philadelphia flourishes with the diverse richness of its communities. The cultures, artistic traditions, and heritage of people who have come from all parts of the world to call Philadelphia home are celebrated every day and during special festivals such as Brazilian Day Philadelphia. Brazilian Day Philadelphia is the celebration of the Brazilian Independence Day. Its mission is to unite and strengthen the bonds of the Brazilian community in the region and to share with the American public the diverse ethnic heritage that makes Brazil unique and rich in cultural pride. The festival promotes a greater understanding, respect, and appreciation for the Brazilian culture and community. This free cultural exchange event also advocates tolerance and raises awareness of the ethnic heritage of citizens with Brazilian roots.

Since its inaugural festival in 2014, Brazilian Day Philadelphia has emerged as one of the most popular events in the annual PECO Multicultural Series. Vendors offer an abundant variety of authentic traditional foods and merchandise. Performers light up the stage with the contagious rhythms and dances of Brazil. The festival features a unique blend of Brazilian culture and showcase: Samba, Forro, Pagode, Capoeira, Samba–Reggae, and more. Mark your calendar!

Date and Time: Sunday, September 4, 2022, 1:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing

Learn more about the festival and why you should be a vendor. (application info included)

Register by August 5, 2022.

Questions? Contact Hannah Wood at 610.762.7384 or ascabcoruja@gmail.com.

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