Capoeira
by Frann
Capoeira is a mix of dance,sport and martial art, very common in Salvador. Here you see groups of people playing and learning Capoeira’s moves, specially in the old part of the city, to the sound of typical instruments like the atabaque, the berimbau and the pandeiro . I am crazy about the sound of atabaques and any kind of drums, so I love Capoeira´s music.
The sport is practiced by men and women of all classes and age groups. Capoeira traces its origins to the black culture and is,undoubtedly one of Salvador’s greatest riches. I´ve tried to play Capoeira, but it didn´t work!!
AMENDOIM!
by Kittelite
If you go to Salvador for the first time, you will surely wonder what the boys with the big bowls on the shoulders are selling... This is PEANUTS!! Fresh peanuts , boiled in salted water until tender like the beans they really are!!
This snack is cheap (around 1 R$ per serving- or 3 packs for a R$) It is healthy, and absolutely delicious when fresh!!(light coloured) Enjoy this yummy thing whenever you feel like a snack. It can substitute a light meal too!
A Day at the Beach
by travelingbunny
A wonderful day trip while in Salavador is to the small island of Itaparica. The beaches there are beautiful and uncrowded, and the boat ride across to the island is a great way to get out on the water. There was a terrific little restaurant right ton the beach that made us fresh grilled fish for lunch and magically - refreshing caprinias.
Shopping for Art Works
by mircaskirca about Various Shops in Pelourinho and in Mercado Modelo
For those, interested in art works, expecially the paintings, Salvador is certainly the place! In Pelourinho there are several art studios where you can observe local artists while creating their pieces of art. You also find numerous shops and small galleries selling paintings and other works of art. Some of them have really fantastic collections and are worth visiting at least for having a look. paintings (from naif, with typical Bahian motifs, to modern and extraordinary styles) wooden statues, sculptures, ceramics, painted clothes prices are reasonable, you can bergain as well
A gap-toothed wonder
by acemj about Sorriso da Dada
Don't let the exterior appearance deter you from eating at Dada. Once inside, you'll find a cozy room with paintings of the proprietor herself, Dada. She is a warm looking Afro-Brazilian woman usually depicted in traditional clothing and with a bright smile accented by a charming gap between her two front teeth. Too bad I didn't meet her while I was at her restaurant. Based on the photos of famous celebrities (Hillary Clinton, for example) on the walls with her, she looks like a very friendly lady. I started with a caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil that's made with sugar, lime, ice and a sugarcane liquor called cachaca. Then, I ate a couple appetizers which filled me up just fine. The casquinha de siri (crabmeat) was really good. I also had vatapa. Yum.
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