The North Sydney Oval will be transformed into a mini Brazil complete with film, music, dance, food and cocktails for the third annual LAN Brazilian Festa at ME Bank Starlight Cinema from 4.00pm on Saturday 19 February 2011.
The main stage will feature a Brazilian Drums workshop, traditional Chorinho, the best of Brazilian music, and the latest Brazilian craze to hit Australia, Zumba. Hear talks about the wonders of Brazilian architecture and the big names of bossa nova.
The event will feature a carnival parade with drumming, costumes, feathers and dancing. Festa goers will be able to try Brazilian food, play football and frescoball, listen to live bossa nova and samba music and learn to make a caipirinha cocktail.
The LAN Brazilian Festa is a co-production between Starlight Cinema and Festa Event Management.
Director of ME Bank Starlight Cinema, Jill Keyte said, “After the success of last year’s Brazilian Festa, we are looking forward to another fantastic evening, providing something for everyone, including families.”
“This year, the party doesn’t just finish with the film but will include an after party with a vibrant Brazilian DJ who will keep everyone dancing until midnight,” said Ms Keyte.
Co-Producer, Flavia Fontes of Festa Event Management said, “The event will provide the opportunity for Sydneysiders to have a taste of Brazilian culture without the expensive airfare. For native Brazilians it will be the perfect opportunity to connect with their home country.”
The feature film of the evening, screening at sundown, will be the dramatic black comedy, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (É Proibido Fumar), winner of Best Film and Screenplay, Best Actress and Best Actor at the 2009 Brasilia Film Festival.
Built into the Festa is a special family friendly programme including a separate children’s film screening, cooking classes sponsored by Real Transfer and activities from ABCD including football games and face painting.
Festivities start at 4.00pm with the feature film beginning at sundown. The after party will finish at midnight.
Tickets can be bought online at www.starlightcinema.com.au or at the gate from 3.30pm.
The event is sponsored by Lan Airlines, Macquarie University, Real Transfer and Sagatiba and supported by Brazilwear, ABCD and Capoeira Brazil.
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