The Sergipanidade Festival will offer 135 spots in nine free workshops, in addition to conversation circles, on the 30th and 31st at the Creativity Center, located in the Getúlio Vargas neighborhood, in Aracaju.
The program includes activities such as learning to mold ceramic pieces, performing woodcuts, writing cordel verses, and experiencing the rhythms of Northeastern dance, complemented by discussions about Sergipe culture.
According to the Sergipe Foundation of Culture and Art Aperipê (Funcap), these workshops are aimed at individuals aged 16 or older, with a limit of 15 participants per activity. To register, it is necessary to fill out an online form accessible on the Funcap portal, and registrations remain open until spots are filled. Participation confirmation will be sent via message, depending on availability.
Check the full schedule:
Friday (10/30)
On Friday, the day begins at 9 am with the handicraft workshop titled 'Illuminating the Roots of Sergipe', taught by Ysá. Also at 9 am, there will be the ceramics workshop 'Sergipe in the Palm of the Hand' (lesson 1), conducted by Alana Naara. Another morning activity is the straw workshop from ouricuri, held in partnership with Seteem - State Secretariat of Labor, Employment and Entrepreneurship.
At 10 am, the conversation circle 'Sergipe Telling its Stories from Coast to Backlands' will take place, with the participation of Abiúdo and Osvaldinho. At 2 pm, the agenda features two workshops: the cordel workshop 'First I Sing and Rhyme, Then I Write the Verses', with Eduardo Teles, and the painting workshop 'Painting by Hand: From Cashew to Crab', with Vinícius Tavares. There will also be a ceramics workshop at 2 pm.
Saturday (10/31)
On Saturday, activities start at 9 am with the dance workshop 'Sergipe: Bodies, Rhythms and Tradition', led by Netto Andrade. Other 9 am workshops include 'Sergipe in Carvings', focused on woodcut, with Cláudia Nen, and the second ceramics lesson 'Sergipe in the Palm of the Hand', again with Alana Naara. Additionally, there will be an Irish lace workshop from Divina Pastora, organized by Seteem.
At 10 am, the conversation circle 'Sergipanities: Influences of Sergipe Culture on the Creative Process' will occur, mediated by Dênio Azevedo and featuring Rafa Càstro (Severinas).
About the Sergipanidade Festival
The second edition of the Sergipanidade Festival takes place between October 29th and 31st at the Creativity Center in Aracaju. The free event includes workshops, conversation circles, screenings of Cine Sergipanidade, a fashion show with collections supported by the Paulo Gustavo Law (LPG), a creative economy fair, a Cultural Parade, and musical performances.
The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, the 29th, starting at 6 pm, while on the 30th and 31st, activities will begin promptly at 9 am.
