Friday, July 14, 2017

Marcio Lupes from Capoeira Educational Youth Association

Tuesday 11 July 2017

Marcio Lupes and Mkhuseli Khusi Veto

Marcio Lupes speaking to us about the Capoeira Educational Youth Association. The roots of capoeira come from Africa, during slavery as a way to connect with the motherland. According to Lupes, Capoeira is like a pregnant woman, who conceived in Africa and gave birth in Brazil, now it’s coming back to Africa. It is the art of movement and is born from oppression, having to adapt and change as the years go on. 
Marcio Lupes and Mkhuseli Khusi Veto

Lupes began teaching in Cape Town during 2000 and visited Brazil in 2003, so he takes and gives back the knowledge he’s gained. Capoeira is comprised of dance, music, poetry, acrobatics, peace and so much more, it is about the way of living. 
Marcio Lupes

It’s a completely holistic movement of expression. The youth organisation for Capoeira has been open since 2006.


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