bahia week in NYC
bahia week in New York City
in conjunction with bahia week expo at chashama 217, 217 East 42nd Street
created by Silvana Magdas in association with The Brasilianas newspaper
bahiaweek@gmail.com
lavagemdarua46ny@aol.com
August 25 - September 7, 2009
10a to 8p
Saturday, September, 5th, 10a - 6p:
LAVAGEM DA RUA 46
chashama Times Square Gallery
112 West 44th Street
New York, NY
both exhibit and event are FREE and open to the public
The idea of Bahia Week, in its 1st year, is to exhibit and promote the rich and unique culture of the state of Bahia, which is the largest tourist destination in Brazil. Silvana Magda who is the general coordinator of Brazilian Day in New York boasts an exciting week of cultural activities such as expositions, live performances, workshops and lectures focussing on Bahia and its possibilities in the North American Market.
September 5th: LAVAGEM DA RUA 46/CLEANSING OF 46TH STREET
Parade, followed by the music and dance festival. The Cleasing of 46th street in 2009, much bigger than before and highly acclaimed, will feature its first Grand Marshal, Carlinhos Brown.
PARADE: 10AM - 12 PM
FESTIVAL: 12PM - 6PM
PARADE ROUTE (MANHATTAN):
Start: 46th Street & 6th Avenue
End: 46th Street & Madison Avenue
Festival: 46th Street bet. Madison & 5th Avenue
