On Sunday 22 March the Batizado started with a smashing performance of the experienced  professores en instrutores, demontrating acrobatic solo's and thoughtfull são bento. Many of our children were baptised, or, but bluntly, put to the test in a short game in the roda and then gently thrown on the ground. Cords changed colours and the whole ceremony ended in cheerful dances and clapping. A spontaneous visit of Kryia familia rewarded the crowd with some South American sounds.

Special guests:

the workshops were led by Mestrando Charm from Brazil. Youth classed were given by Instrutor Esquilo and Instrutor Coyote. From abroad:

• Belgium: Professor Sabia, Instrutor Esquilão and Graduado K’Chorrao
• Germany: Instrutora Nativa and Instrutora Esmeralda
• France: Instrutor Haiti
• Zwitserland: Instrutor Goma

Cordas: children

• Pontas laranja (orange tip): Gabriel, Keno, Róisín en Nadja
• Crua-amarela (white-yellow): Nicôle, Sascha, Ivana, Laranja,  Tigri,  Lua, Peruana, Louella, Arara, Jabuti, Aidé, Holanda, Streia, Gafanhoto
• Amarela (yellow): Whitney en Adenilma
• Crua-laranja (white-orange): Titã, Dragão, Garra
• Amarela-laranja (yellow-orange): Grauna, Sapo                                                                                             

Cordas: adults

• Crua-amarela (white-yellowl): Labareda, Ebanu, Paca and Amell
• Amarela (yellow): Artista, Pedra andJasmina
• Amarela-laranja (yellow-orange): Sol, Tulipa andJóia

Soon: more stories and many pictures