Batizado e troca de cordas, 2025

• Location: Wellington, New Zealand

• Dates: January 31st - February 1st & 2nd, 2025

  
  Event Schedule

  Friday, January 31st

• Outdoor Roda & Reception: It starts around 5 PM at Cuba Street (To be confirmed).

• If weather conditions are not suitable, we may move indoors to Mai Dojo. (129 Adelaide Road, Mount Cook)

• The Dress Code is Capoeira Abada (White), Resistencia t-shirt, and Corda (if you have one).

• After the opening Roda, we typically go to a nearby restaurant for dinner. This is optional and not included in the Event Ticket.
  

  Saturday, February 1st

• Workshops: Various workshops throughout the day starting around 9 - 10 am, including music seminars and rodas, for kids and adults at *Newtown School Hall* (indoors, beside the Hospital).

• Bathroom, Training area, and cooking facilities are available.

• Lunch break: BYO. Nearby shops and supermarkets are available. If you have suggestions, we can prepare lunch for ourselves, and you can skip buying lunch outside.

• Dinner Gathering: Participants can contribute to a shared meal, ingredients/snacks.
  Please bring a dish or ingredients such as potato salad, meat, fish, finger food, rice, pasta or any drink (juices, soda, water). We will organise a supermarket shopping trip for those coming from Marlborough on Saturday morning.

• Lunch and dinner are not included in the event ticket.

• Dress Code: Comfortable attire—preferably Capoeira t-shirts and pants (various colours allowed: black, yellow, green, etc.).

• Bring all your Capoeira music instruments to the event on this day.

  
  Sunday, February 2nd

• Morning Session: Workshops at *Mai Dojo*. (9-10 am approx.)

• Maculele class and training sessions.

• Lunch break: BYO

• Dress Code: Capoeira pants and group t-shirt (any colours - Preferably all white).

  Graduation Ceremony: 2 pm onwards

• Dress Code: Wear all-white Capoeira uniforms (Mandatory). If needed, laundry service could be arranged on Saturday night.

• Feel free to invite friends and family to attend this final part of the event.

• Event Conclusion: Wrap-up at *Mai Dojo* around 5-6 PM.

• BBQ Celebration: After a short break, a BBQ will be held at a location to be confirmed, ending around 8-9 PM.

• Participation in the BBQ is optional for those needing to catch flights or make other travel arrangements.

  Important Information

• Tickets are Required: Only event ticket holders can access workshops, rodas, and meals.

• Unpaid guests can attend the opening roda on Friday and Sunday after 2 PM for the graduation ceremony only.

• Media Release: By sending the Payment, you agree to appear in photos and videos shared on social media and printed posters.

• We cannot guarantee that you will remain out of images

• Underage Participants: Parents or caregivers of children under 18 who are not participating in our training sessions will receive a Spectator Pass to attend the event free of charge. They are responsible for the health and safety of their children and must supervise them at all times.

  Travel and Accommodation

• Travel Tips: Flight tickets are cheaper than ferry tickets (26/Oct). Air NZ and Sounds Air.

• Please book early for better rates.

• We can arrange accommodation for those who confirm their attendance for the event before Christmas 2024. After this date, accommodation must be arranged independently.

• Attendance confirmation is established upon payment for the event.

  Event Ticket Payment Details

• Payment Recipient: Mestre Bira

• Bank Account Name: Capoeira Resistencia

• Bank Account Number: [03 0578 0583230 000]

• Reference: Batizado

• Code: Surname and number of participants (Example: Smith 3)

• Particulars: Marlborough

  
  Amount:

  - Adults (18+): $200

  - Kids (under 18): $180
  
  

• After making the payment, please send a screenshot along with the t-shirt sizes of your paid attendees to marlborough.cap@gmail.com or 022 566 7002. Include names and sizes (e.g., John (8Y) size S or 8/10 kids).

  Need Help?

  If you need help funding your trip, contact Monitor Wilson immediately.
  We will do our best to help you find a solution.

  Looking forward to seeing you there
  
  Axé!

  Monitor Volta ao Mundo (Wilson)
  0225667002
  marlborough.cap@gmail.com