Praça Rio Grande, in Rio Grande, will host from November 17th to 26th, an exhibition of African masks made by patients undergoing treatment at CAPS AD and Conviver. The exhibition, which has the theme “Aworan – Dara Aye” (art for a better world), is an initiative in reference to Black Awareness Day, celebrated on November 20th.
African masks are important ritualistic symbols, with the power to bring people closer to spirituality and magical forces. Those who wear the masks transform into representations of ancestors, spirits, animals and gods. The presence of the human form in the masks identifies the concern with ethical, moral and religious values.
The exhibition invites reflection on the importance of African people and culture in Brazilian social and cultural construction, in addition to the struggles and resistance of the black population against racism and discrimination. It is also an opportunity to learn about the work of CAPS AD and Conviver patients, who dedicate themselves to the arts as a form of therapy and expression.
The “Aworan – Dara Aye” exhibition can be visited for free at Praça Shopping, from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 10pm, and on Sundays, from 2pm to 8pm.
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