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African Festival Tour in Salvador- 7 Days/ 6 Nights Aug 13- 20, 2007
Another fascinating African Heritage Tour in Brazil!
Join Us Today! Installment Plan**Available!
One of the
oldest examples of the blending of Catholicism and Candomble, is the
Irmandade da Boa Morte
(Sisterhood
of the Good Death). This is a society of women which had its
beginnings in the senzalas (slaves quarters), place where
slaves would gather to discuss the news about
abolition and pray for the slaves killed in the liberation movement.
The
association was really cultural center whose aims were to free other
slaves from captivity and to preserve the traditions handed down
verbally from generation to generation. Other objective of the
society was to help newly freed slaves to survive in a world where
there was no longer a master with his whips and chains. Reminiscent
of secret female societies in Africa, the Sisterhood of the Good
Death worships the Iyás, the female spirits of the dead. A "good
death" (or Boa Morte) was seen as being a proper passage from the
material to the spiritual world, no longer a slave.
Aug 13 Depart from the U.S. Arrival in Salvador and transfer to hotel.
Aug 14 A scenic drive through the upper and lower city, the colonial remnants of their cobblestone-paved streets and stucco buildings. Visit The São Francisco Church. This visit includes Carmo Museum and Church and the "Largo do Pelourinho". Evening Folklore dinner with spicy dishes and Samba show dancing (BD)
Aug 15 Visit the mystic city of Cachoeira, where the headquarters of the Irmandade da Boa Morte (The Sisterhood of the Good Death) is located. Created in the 19th century to relieve the suffering of the slaves, Boa Morte is one of the most representative expressions of religious blending in the Country. Cross the River Paraguaçu by a metallic bridge that connects the cities of Cachoeira and São Felix. Enjoy all of the festivities throughout the day with lunch and then return to the hotel in Salvador. Night at leisure. (BL)
Aug 16 Saveiro (typical schooner) tour of the All Saints Bay with a beautiful view of Salvador da Bahia. Stop at Frades Island for a swim, proceeding to Itaparica Island where lunch will be served. Visit to São Lourenço Fortress and Bica Fountain. Late afternoon return to your hotel. (BL)
Aug 17 Transfer to airport for flight to Rio de Janeiro. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Evening Rio by night, a spectacular Brazilian style BBQ Dinner and Samba Show. (BD)
Aug 18 Full day tour: Corcovado and Sugar Loaf tour, with emphasis on the African culture, such as Pedra do Sal, Pyramid Square, Public Park, Carmo’s Third Order Church, Black Men’s Rosary Church and Carnival Museum . (BL)
Aug 19 Tour of Petropolis, a colonial town, where last Emperor’s Palace turned into a museum keeping a beautiful collection of the crown jewels, furniture, paintings and tapestries from the days of the Empire and African Slavery. Early evening transfer to airport for return flight to the U.S. (B)
Aug 20 Arrive in the U.S.
Price per person on first class hotels: $ 2,483. (JFK & MIA)
INSTALLMENT PLAN** DEPOSIT UPON RESERVATION: $539. Monthly payments from May to June of $ 648. each FINAL BALANCE: Must be paid July 9th, 08 - $ 648. plus US Departure taxes (approx. $149.) *Payment Plan must be selected at initial reservation. Tour Includes: Round trip airfare from Miami or New York * 6 nights hotel accommodations * daily breakfast * taxes and service charges at hotels * meals and tours as per itinerary * transfers throughout * English speaking guides for tours included in the itinerary * baggage handling (1 regular sized luggage and 1 carry-on) * assistance of our local representative Not Included: entry visa fee to Brazil * meals not included in the itinerary * beverages * any personal expenses * travel insurance * US departure airport taxes estimated @ $149.00 * Brazilian Airport Taxes.
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