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HAPPY CAPTAIN COOKED DAY!!!

 

Hi everyone.

I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine’s Day. However, we at Jogo Corpo Fechado would like to celebrate and honor another event that happened on this day.

On this day, British navigator Captain James Cook was killed in Hawaii.

“On February 14, 1779 Captain James Cook of the british royal navy was killed by natives in Kealakekua Bay, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Cook was a true savage, who sailed across the world bringing murder, rape, disease, and colonialism to native peoples all over the Pacific.

When he was killed, Cook was trying to kidnap the Hawaiian Aliʻi (tribal chief) Kalaniʻōpuʻu in response to an unknown person stealing a small boat. In the process, he had threatened to open fire on the islanders.

At this point, the Hawaiians decided they had enough of Cook’s bs, threatened with mass murder and the kidnapping of one of their tribal leaders, the Hawaiian islanders gave him a beatdown on the beach, and a knife to the chest. This put an end to a lifetime of predatory behaviour and conquest of lands in the service to the British Empire.” – The Australian Holocaust

So today, we at Jogo Corpo Fechado would like all of our readers to join the Hawai’ians and the peoples of the Pacific, as we celebrate Hauʻoli Lā Hoʻomake iā Kapena Kuke, Happy Death of Captain Cook day!

IT’S CARNAVAL!!!

Well, it’s that time of year again! Now, for those of you who don’t know, here’s a small definition of Carnaval.

Carnival is an annual festival held the Friday afternoon before Ash Wednesday at noon, which marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period before Easter. During Lent, Roman Catholics and some other Christians traditionally abstained from the consumption of meat and poultry.

It is the most popular holiday in Brazil, and has become an event of huge proportions.Except for industrial production, retail establishments such as malls, and carnival-related businesses, the country unifies completely for almost a week and festivities are intense, day and night, mainly in coastal cities. Rio de Janeiro’s carnival alone drew 4.9 million people in 2011, with 400,000 being foreigners.

Historically its origins can be traced to the Portuguese Age of Discoveries when their caravels passed regularly through Madeira island, a territory which already celebrated emphatically its carnival season, and where they were loaded with goods but also people and their ludic and cultural expressions.

Now I posted that in January, there are a lot of capoeira events leading up to carnaval. I will make some short posts about some of these events shortly.

I will end this post with a small video of carnaval 2024 in Salvador, Bahia.

Welcome to Back History Month!

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The month where every other race, color, and creed in the U.S.A. gets to learn about the achievements of black people in the U.S.A., and the African diaspora.

Now I admit, I don’t post much about black history month on this website, because here at Jogo Corpo Fechado, we celebrate black history all year.

Now, I admit I’ve haven’t posted much of anything last month, and that’s because I was looking at which direction I should take this site.

For now, I’m gonna post some videos of Cappoeira Angola events That took place last month, jauary being the big month where most large Capoeira events happen, leadig up to Carnaval.

Okay, in keeping with black history month, I wanna end this post with this interesting video I just watched.

See you next post!

HAPPY KWANZAA! Day 7

Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration observed from December 26 to January 1, promoting Pan-African culture and community. It can serve as an alternative or an addition to other winter holidays, focusing on seven key principles applicable throughout the year.

Today’s Kwanzaa principle, Imani (Faith), emphasizes the significance of family and community traditions as a spiritual center, fostering belief in community leaders, elders, and loved ones, both past and present. This principle encourages individuals to cultivate a deep-seated trust and confidence in one another, reinforcing the bonds that unite families and communities. By honoring the lessons and experiences passed down through generations, Imani nourishes a collective identity that celebrates shared heritage and values.

It inspires people to actively participate in the growth and development of their communities, reinforcing the idea that faith in one another is essential for resilience and harmony. This collective engagement not only fosters a sense of belonging but also cultivates a dynamic environment where innovative ideas can flourish, allowing individuals to harness their unique strengths for the greater good. In acknowledging the sacrifices and triumphs of those who came before us, we not only pay tribute to their legacy but also empower ourselves to envision a brighter future for the generations yet to come, embracing a commitment to uplift and support each other through life’s challenges.

By remembering our shared history, we are reminded of the power of unity, instilling a deeper sense of responsibility to carry forward the lessons learned and to strive for a more inclusive and compassionate world. It is through these shared experiences and the bonds we create that we can build a foundation of hope, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued in our collective pursuit of growth.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Merry Christmas everybody!!!

I know I don’t have to define Christmas, but in case anybody doesn’t know, Check this out.

And, here’s anice, “super woke” video about this holiday, courtesy of Charity Croft..

Okay, now that we got that out of the way…

For me, Christmas, indeed the whole Holiday season, has always been the time of year that everything around e is a bit… better. People seem to be a little nicer, he weather, though cold here in the U.S.A., seems to be a bit nicer, and everything, people, animals, plants, EVERYTHING is just… better.

Now, I know that MY experience is not the same as other people’s experience. For some of you out there, this holiday may be a hurtful, or even a traumatic experience. the holidays can also be a difficult time for many. It can bring up triggers from your past, or you may be struggling with their feelings of belonging.

I wish I can do something to take the hurt away, but all I can offer is this.

My dear friends at KIN UNIFIED HEALING have created a small five minute sound meditation that you can listen to, for any of you out there that may need it. I hope this helps.

Click HERE to check it out.

As I type these words, there’s a brutal war and genocide happening in Palestine, specifically the Gaza Strip.

I would like those who are reading this post to send a prayer for the Palestinian people, and for this senseless war to end.

I’m gonna ed this post with this playlist of Christmas songs by Pentatonix.