Festa Junina: Brazilian Harvest Festival, June 15

On June 9, 2024, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
 
Festa Junina is a traditional harvest celebration in Brazil. This Growing Center event will include craft stations (root printing, lantern making, making dance accessories), participatory Quadilha dancing, traditional foods and music by Trio Let’s Vamos. It will also feature numerous Kamishibai created and presented by Yumi Izuyama, interweaving her Japanese and Brazilian roots. Supported in part by funding from the Somerville Arts Council, a local commission supported by the City of Somerville and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  Somerville Community Growing Center, Saturday, June 15, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., 22 Vinal Ave. 
Rain Date: Sunday, June 16.
 
 

 
A Festa Junina é uma celebração tradicional da colheita no Brasil. Esse evento do Growing Center incluirá estações de artesanato (impressão de raízes, confecção de lanternas e acessórios de dança), dança de quadrilha participativa, comidas tradicionais e música do Trio Let’s Vamos. O evento também contará com vários Kamishibai criados e apresentados por Yumi Izuyama, entrelaçando suas raízes japonesas e brasileiras. Apoiado em parte por recursos do Somerville Arts Council, uma comissão local apoiada pela cidade de Somerville e pelo Massachusetts Cultural Council. Data da chuva: Domingo, 16 de junho
Contato: yumiisu65@gmail.com
 

2 Responses to “Festa Junina: Brazilian Harvest Festival, June 15”

  1. Vic says:

    Hello,
    I am seeing banners in my neighborhood saying Festa Junia takes place June 22nd 4pm-12am. Is that a diffident event?

  2. jotaemei says:

    Hi @Vic. Yes, it sounds like you are thinking of the Festa Junina that takes place at St. Anthony of Padua Parrish.: https://www.unionsquaremain.org/events/2024/6/22/31st-annual-festa-junina-at-st-anthony-of-padua-parrish

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