Capoeira circle

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2014 URL: Description: Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian cultural practice that is simultaneously a fight and a dance. Players form a circle at the centre of which two players engage with one another. The movements require great bodily dexterity. The other players around the circle sing, chant, clap and play percussive instruments. Capoeira circles comprise a master, counter-master and disciples. The master is the guardian of the knowledge of the circle that it is learnt by other participants through observation and imitation, promoting mutual respect and social cohesion. Country(ies): Brazil © IPHAN/Bossa Pro Duration: 00:10:22 - Support: - (0089200020