Working hard down on the farm.
Mestre Cobra Mansa, beyond being a mestre of Capoeira Angola, is also dedicated to the practice of permaculture at his farm in Valença, Bahia. He along with several other specialists will be hosting the first Agropercologica Meeting, an event which will combine agriculture, permaculture, ecological construction, and Capoeira Angola, at the farm this January. Here are the details:
The seed of Kilombo Tenonde was planted hundreds of years ago in the quilombos of Brasil.
Kilombo Tenonde recognizes the existence of new forms of oppression in modern, industrial society. By promoting the re-generation of creativity, thought, and purpose, Kilombo Tenonde provides a chance to rebuild community structures that have been eroded.
And here we are today!
"Permangola 'The first Agropercologica' Meeting" is a series of workshops that provide an introduction into alternative systems of construction, agriculture, energy and Capoeira Angola here in Valença, BA and the rest of the world. In this meeting, we will unveil the first practical steps towards achieving sustainability.
Agroforest
In agroecology, agroforest is one of the most effective methods of creating diversity in crops and green areas (i.e., forests) for food production.
Topics Include:
· Types of agroforest
· Organization and preparation of seeds and seedlings
· On-site construction
Permaculture
Created in Australia during the 1970`s and presently used all over the worlds, permaculture combines traditional knowledge with new techniques to create permanent solutions while respecting the principles of nature.
Topics Include:
· Design and landscaping
· Water: Collection, storage, and recycling
· Soil management
Bioconstruction
Using environmentally-friendly material (i.e., bamboo, adobe, recycled objects), bioconstruction combines technique with creativity in the development of homes, structures for food production, natural purification systems, plant and animal habitats, etc.
Topics include:
· Bamboo: Use and management
· Superadobe: Technique and construction
· Water purification systems
What’s more. . . Come and learn how to use vegetable oil to transform your gas guzzling car!!!
When: January 15 - 21, 2008
Where: Kilombo Tenonde
Valenca Road BR
KM 23 (Bomfim)
Click here to see pictures of the Kilombo Tenonde in Valenca.
Cost for non-Brazilian: US$120 (Includes food and camp site)
*Please bring your own tent & sleeping bag
**Transportation from Salvador to Valença not included
Organizers:
Phill
Lua Santana
Isabel Modenci
Paulo Feliciano
Paula Elaine
Dona Eliane
Contacts:
Mestre Cobra Mansa
cobramansa (at) hotmail (dot) com
011 55 71 3217 4946
This is what happens if you forget your sleeping bag.
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