Yesterday we had school, it wasn't really worth it because there was only 5 people in my class when we usually have 13, but i went anyway. But last night i think i really got a feel for the Bahian culture because i went to Ilye Aiye's 37-year anniversary celebration in the Liberdade district of Salvador. This was celebrating Black culture in Black with a huge party, there was samba, acaraje, feijoada, cervejas, and awesome drumming groups and performers. I am not sure how long the party lasted but i left at 2am and i am pretty sure that it went on all night long. When we finally reached the favela district of Liberdade there was a huge street party that had been going on sense before sunset and it didn't look like it was stopping anytime soon, our taxis could barley fit threw all of the people dancing and talking to each other. I felt so crowded but happy and excited at the same time to be in that environment that i would have never found on my own in Brazil. One of the girls in the program, her dad is the director of the program and its anniversary so she got us availability to the tickets, and it was so worth the 20 reias.
There were so many beautiful people there, i was wondering were they all were sense i came to Salvador. And not only did i see Afro-Brazilians but all colors and ages too. Everyone was invited and it was amazing to see all the races and colors dancing and singing along together for the same purpose: to just be happy and celebrate. The music was unbelievable, i have never heard as good music live as i have here in Brazil, they are amazing and they had wonderful dancers and costumes too!
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