With a blend of cultural perspectives, real life experiences, scientific knowledge and theoretical approaches, this series offers a unique opportunity for students, professors and other interested parties to take part in extensive discussions about the challenges facing the Amazon Forest and its peoples. Featuring Brazilian environmentalist and author João Meirelles (Director of the Instituto Peabiru) and community leader and grass roots activist Mestre Laíca (President of Grupo Zambo Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance capoeira). For more details, visit www.convivabrazil.org.

Wednesday, 25 October:
“Korea Amazon Encounter 2017: Education and Environment”
Double-lecture by João Meirelles and Mestre Laíca
16:00-17:30
Korea Foundation
Mirae Asset CENTER 1 Building West Tower,
67 Suha-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Seminar Room, 19th Fl.

Thursday, 26 October:
“Amazon, Forest and Folk: Climate Change and Global Challenges”
Double-lecture by João Meirelles and Mestre Laíca
15:30-16:45
Seoul National University, Building 4, Room 309 (Shinyang)

Friday, 27 October:
João Meirelles screens documentary film Letras que Flutuam (Director Fernanda Martins, 2016).
11:00-12:00
Seoul National University, Building 4, Room 301 (Shinyang)

Capoeira Workshop by Mestre Laíca
13:30-15:30
Seoul National University, Building 4, Room 309 (Shinyang)