We invite all ICOM participants who wish to extend their stay in Rio and learn more about the smaller, community-based museums.

Invitation to all ICOM participants to join - 
ICME/2013/Rio de Janeiro Post Conference Tour

The International Committee of Museums of Ethnography (ICME) extends its annual meeting and will spend two days immersed in the cultural climate of Rio at a grass-roots, ethnographic level.  This year's tour in Rio will be no different, except that on our second day, we hope participants will give back by bringing school supplies to donate to the Favela Santa Marta.

Preliminary Itinerary

Day 1 - August 18 (Sunday) 

09:00 AM, Pick-up at Hotel(s) for a full-day-tour (8 hour duration time including travel time) visit to the following Museums:

10:00 AM, "MUSEU DE FAVELA - Pavão & Pavãozinho";

http://www.museudefavela.org/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7oYBdMJ_sg

"MUF" is an open-air community that has been given the status of "FAVELA MUSEUM."  Even famous harpist Claire Jones has performed there.  Our tour consists of a guided walk seeing the painted houses, an engineering plan that is something to be experienced, not to mention the Panoramic Lift, the mode of transport, from street level up to the hill. 

Note: Participants are encouraged to buy "Circuito das Casas Telas" 
(R$ 40.00), a very interesting coffee-table book, during the visit to the official MUF headquarter where there will be the presentation of a video; an exposition of art; introduction to their book. 

1:00 PM, "MUSEU DO ÍNDIO"; 
http://www.museudoindio.org.br/

3:00PM, "MUSEU DE ARTE NAIF".

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g303506-d311285-Reviews-Museu_Internacional_de_Arte_Naif-Rio_de_Janeiro_State_of_Rio_de_Janeiro.html

5:00 PM, Back at hotel(s)
 

Day 2 - August 19 (Monday) 

09:00 AM pick-up at hotel followed by transfer to meeting point at 10:00 AM and a full-day-tour (8 hour duration time including travel time) visit to "FAVELA" SANTA MARTA: 
http://www.favelapainting.com/santa-marta
http://www.mennoalberts.nl/gallery/42941/favela-santa-marta/

Before arrival at Santa Marta, we stop at the famous look-out point "PEDRÃO" Belvedere - Rio's natural landmark better known as the "Sugar Loaf."

Upon arrival at Santa Marta, meet with representatives of "UPP" (Pacification Police Unity). Followed by "Favela" tour: soccer court; church; panels of water & light; Michael Jackson Public Space (visit to shop to watch to Michael´s clip shot at the community, "They don´t really care about us"). 

Visit to 1st and 2nd mines, formerly used as water reservoirs. 

Visit to the Residents Association Center. Meeting with representative(s) for the donation of School Supplies (please bring school supplies - pencils, pens, paper, etc. for the local schools).

Visit to "Projeto Cor" (all colored residential houses). Tennis Player Gustavo Kürten is featured as the Propaganda Icon of the project. 15-minute presentation of the "Bateria Mirim" (group of local teenage percussionists). 

Lunch in a "Favela" Bar" - Feijoada*; chicken; salad; fruits; ice-cream; 2 beverages per person PLUS a typical "Caipirinha" offered on the house.*

The group will be guided all the way, being taught about the community.

4:00 PM, End of activity. 

5:00 PM, Back at hotel(s).    

*Feijoada - a stew of beans with beef and pork which is a typical dish (considered by many as the national dish). That comes with some side-dishes such as rice, cassava flour, kale (sliced green leaves), orange. The name comes from "feijão," Portuguese word beans.
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/cuisines/aroundtheworldin80dishes/brazilfeijoadarecipe 
(Alternatives will be provided for those who do not eat pork or are vegetarians.)

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If you wish to join the Post-Conference tour, please send a reply mail by June 1 with the following information to [log in to unmask]:  

Your surname, first name, 
title, organization, 
address, city/town, country, postal/zip code,, 
telephone, fax, email, and 
any special requirements (dietary, disability, etc).

Invoices will be sent shortly after June 1 and payment will be due in full by June 15, 2013.

If you need a hotel for the Post-Conference tour, you can contact Cassia Mello at GAP Tours ([log in to unmask])

With a minimum of 30 people the fee is US $265.00 per person. The fee will be slightly higher if fewer than 30 people sign up. 

Included in the tour are English-speaking guide, transport, museum admissions, and 1 lunch (day 2).

Prices and schedule may be subject to change. 







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