2005 Festival Update
Monday, 5th September 2005 | 15 Comments
Alright people, this is our big week for the year! Things are going to start getting hectic soon and already we are inundated with calls regarding what to expect from the Festival this year. To answer your most commonly-asked questions, please keep your nose on this post:
Schedule of Events:
- Thursday 8th-Friday 9th (8:00pm)
Workshops with Mestre Pintor - Saturday 10th (9:00pm)
Noite Brasileira! @ Qba - Sunday 11th (3:00pm)
2nd Annual Batizado @ 1 Utama (near McDonalds, old wing)
FAQ:
- How much to participate?
For Bantus students, it’s MYR 150 for the festival. For non-Bantus students, it’s MYR 150 to participate in the Workshops. All participants will receive a limited edition Festival T-Shirt. It’s FREE to watch the Noite Brasileira and Batizado. - Will I be corded this year?
Payment of festival fees may not include a cord. Please discuss your eligibility with Quek or Rafael to avoid disappointment. Generally, if you’ve been training with us for at least 3 months, you’ll be eligible for the first cord (Coral). We will announce the list of students who will be corded this year, on Friday, 9th September. - Do I need to buy a uniform?
If this is your first cord, you may need to purchase a pair of abadas (MYR 170). Otherwise, there’s no specific uniform to buy. You’ll be wearing the Festival T-shirt and abadas for your Batizado. - How much are the T-shirts?
The Festival T-shirts will be for sale at MYR 35 each. Numbers are limited! - I can’t come for Workshops/Noite Brasileira/Batizado… do I still pay the full amount?
Yes, as long as you’re participating for any event as a Bantus student, you’ll need to contribute to the Festival fund. In order to simplify the administrative process, there’s no separate payments for the individual festival events. - Can I get a cord to tie up my new abadas?
If you haven’t been awarded your first cord (Coral), then you’ll need to tie your abadas up with a plain string. We will have some available in the academia during the festival period. You’ll get to wear your new colours proudly after you’ve been awarded your cord during the Batizado! - Can I watch the Workshops?
To be fair to our participants, the Workshops will be strictly for people who have registered for the festival. You may however come and watch our Noite Brasileira, Batizado and any other public rodas we hope to organize, ad-hoc. - What should I wear?
For workshops, you may wear your normal training gear. Bantus students must wear the Festival T-shirts for Noite Brasileira and Batizado. You’re encouraged to wear you Bantus abadas for all the events, but you must wear them if you wish to be corded during the Batizado. - Who can I call?
If you have further questions about the festival, please call the following senior students first before trying to call your instructors:
1 Terry (012 328 6730)
2 Lynn (013 358 7373)
3 Woei Hern (016 222 2423)
4 Andrew (012 212 7076)
5 Jai (012 258 9600) - Can I get a ride to… ?
Please arrange with your fellow students for a ride to any of the festival venues first before trying to call any of the senior students above. Most of our rides will be used to transport our international guests and may not be able to accomodate any more passengers. - Where’s the academia?
- What happens during the Batizado?
Briefly, your objective will be to stay on your feet as long as you can in the roda with Mestre Pintor or any of the other guest instructors, who will ‘baptize’ you into the world of capoeira by tripping you up and subsequently awarding you your cord! - Can I play in the rodas?
For Bantus students, you can play in all the Bantus rodas according to the rules and etiquette outlined here. You are also expected to observe the rule of seniority where you may only “buy” a game from a junior student, or wait for a senior student to take you into the roda. Non Bantus capoeiristas are advised to seek the permission from our Mestre or the presiding instructor before entering the roda. - How do I know who’s the Mestre or presiding instructor?
Just ask any of our Bantus students and they’ll point you to the right person.
Comments:
bantus japan:
2005-09-07: 22:21:04
Can’t talk. Packing bags for our 5am trip to the airport tomorrow. S@#T, it’s almost midnight! See you all tomorrow night! Oh no! My bag is full with axé, no room for clothes… what to do? Oba Oba Axé Galera!
grace:
2005-09-10: 02:54:01
Check out Festival pics at me blog... whee i just loaded some… more too come…!
queixada:
2005-09-12: 02:51:46
anyone wanna view some pics on the BATIZADO can go to this website...
queixada:
2005-09-12: 23:57:35
wow GBC japan can still talk though they’re gonna fly tmr..haha!
marissa:
2005-09-13: 09:50:13
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to everyone. The Festival was excellent with muito axe. It’s a major come down to be back at work… well at least we’ve learnt lots and it’s back to training training and a little more training. VIVA BANTUS CAPOEIRA 
lynn:
2005-09-13: 10:09:12
I’m at home at this very moment and cant quite believe that the weekend has come and gone so quickly! Hope everyone had as much fun as I did… had one of the best bday celebrations ever Congrats to all for making this event such a success! Much thanks to our international friends who came – hope to see you guys again! 
Axe!
bantus japan:
2005-09-13: 10:20:05
Phew! What can I say? It was a fantastic pleasure meeting most of you for the first time, catching up with old friends, and taking part in such an awesome festival! Thanks to all the organizers that put in hours of hard work. Thanks for the students that make it possible. And a big OBRIGADO to Mestre Pintor, Rafael, Claudinho, Gringo, and Canguru for your dedication, vision, and amazing energy. Check the GBC JP Blog for an update w/photos to come. I go back to work tomorrow, the others went back today 
I just got back 2 hours ago, but it’s nice being in my little home. However KL is a beautiful city w/lots to offer. We’ll be back there soon. 
sabao aus:
2005-09-13: 11:27:01
Well I can only repeat what everyone else has said and that is a big Thanks to everyone at GBC MY, especially those involved in organising the whole event (you guys know who you are), for making us all feel so welcome. Unfortunately it was only a short trip but I’m glad to have put some faces to the people I have talked to on MSN
A big congratulations must go out to Quek, Coelho, and Cacapa for receiving their verde/amarelo cord!! You guys definitely deserve it for all the training and work you have put in to your groups in Malaysia and Japan.
Photos will be posted on our Blog soon but please let us catch up on some much needed sleep first
Catch all of you guys in Brazil next year
catatao:
2005-09-13: 20:36:31
Phooo….what a week! Too bad it had to end so fast. Now let me get back to sleep… zzzzzz *snore*
jeanette:
2005-09-14: 08:46:05
Had the worst Monday blues ever! Weekend came and went just like that-Guess when you’re having a blast, time just flies! Can’t wait for the next Batizado! Axe!!
roger cipó:
2005-10-20: 04:39:13
Hei. My name is Roger and my nickname in Capoeira is Cipó. Your Blog is verry good. Is good see the capoeira in other place. My mestre have a capoeira academy in Bergen, Norway. Good Blog. Visit my blog. Tranks… Bye
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