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The word Capoeira originates from the Tupi-Guarani, refers to areas of forest undergrowth from the interior of Brazil. It was suggested that the poultry has obtained the name from the local surrounding factory farms based slavery. Capoeiristas fugitives from slavery and unaware of their surroundings, often used the undergrowth to hide from the persecution of the captains of the weeds.
Other cultural expressions, such as maculelê and samba de roda, capoeira are very attached to, although they have different origins and meanings.
Today, capoeira has become not only an art or a cultural aspect, but a true export of Brazilian culture abroad. Present in dozens of countries on every continent, every year capoeira in Brazil attracts thousands of foreign students and often foreign capoeiristas strive to learn Portuguese in an effort to better engage with art. Masters and counter-respected teachers are constantly invited to give master classes abroad or even establish your own group. Presentations of capoeira, often administered in the form of spectacle, and with little acrobatic martial are conducted worldwide.
The martial aspect is still very present and, as in ancient times, is still subtle and disguised. The trickery is always present, rarely experienced capoeiristas take their eyes of their opponents in a game of capoeira, as a fall can come disguised even in a friendly gesture.
Symbol of african-Brazilian culture, a symbol of ethnic miscegenation, a symbol of resistance to oppression, capoeira has definitely changed his image and became a source of pride for Brazilians. Currently, he is considered the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Brazil.
