巴西卡波耶拉大师在传统与现代间的坚守
In the heart of Salvador, Brazil, the rhythmic clap of hands and the twang of a berimbau echo through a sunlit courtyard. Here, Mestre João, a veteran capoeira instructor, leads a circle of students in the ancient dance-fight-game. For him, capoeira is not just an art form; it is a living history of resistance, born from enslaved Africans in colonial Brazil.
Capoeira's roots lie in the 16th century, when enslaved people disguised martial arts training as dance to avoid detection. Over centuries, it evolved into a fluid blend of acrobatics, music, and combat. Today, it is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, yet its soul is threatened by commercialisation and gentrification.
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