tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669573634372223504.post5562970782775389337..comments2023-06-08T06:44:20.859-03:00Comments on Minutes for Mama: Culture Shock?Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08391094283404693772noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669573634372223504.post-83924593830880637762012-03-26T21:54:45.683-03:002012-03-26T21:54:45.683-03:00A HUGE thank you to everyone for the comments!!! :...A HUGE thank you to everyone for the comments!!! :) I have had an overwhelming response of support on this which has given me the confidence to speak up on the topic in next weeks meeting reviewing the event. @Claudia - I agree! There were so many amazing performances.. I think it would be incredible if we could get a Capoeira group out (or other folk type representations), to showcase Brasil - there are SO many incredible options to represent this amazing culture! :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391094283404693772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669573634372223504.post-64506846538801000282012-03-26T21:45:20.060-03:002012-03-26T21:45:20.060-03:00I am a Brazilian/American/Dominican... yes, it'...I am a Brazilian/American/Dominican... yes, it's a big mess and perhaps I should be used to the naked ladies. As a student I don't recall these samba shows or being shocked by it, but as a parent I must admit the almost naked women was a little too much. I am glad my four year old wasn't there since she was busy out in the field playing with her friends. I have to agree with you guys, they can samba but with clothes that at least cover their tushy. On the other hand, there was a sambista called the porta bandeira that had a beautiful dress on. There were also beautiful presentations from the Mexican mariachis, an Indian lady dancing and the students. I understand you may feel like "a guest here" but we have to remember that this is an international school, not a brazilian school and therefore, the school should also be a little more sensitive towards other cultures. As a parent you have every right to bring up your concern (I'll support you 100% on this), and it wouldn't in any way take away from the samba presentation. bjsssClaudianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669573634372223504.post-63252518239923653262012-03-20T00:53:13.828-03:002012-03-20T00:53:13.828-03:00Having experienced the culture shock of Brazil mys...Having experienced the culture shock of Brazil myself in Belem, here's my take: You have every right to raise your children as you wish and to remove them from situations you feel are/would be inappropriate. If I were in your position, I would have acted in the same way you did.<br /><br />That said, you are a guest in their country and in their school. What they feel is appropriate for their children may differ with what you feel is appropriate for your children. Maybe next year you can suggest an entertainment option that would allow all those participating in the event to feel comfortable. Say Samba with clothing that covers one's tushy. ;) And if they still opt to go with their traditional tushy-flaunting Samba routine, opt out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669573634372223504.post-17513537726002695952012-03-19T20:48:06.242-03:002012-03-19T20:48:06.242-03:00I've been torn on this whole issue since you b...I've been torn on this whole issue since you brought it up a few weeks ago. And since we left before the big show I can't really speak to the performance itself... But I will say that there IS quite a lot of bum visible...Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337116298262716590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669573634372223504.post-23305388132459125642012-03-19T19:15:08.359-03:002012-03-19T19:15:08.359-03:00I really wasn't offended by the samba dancing....I really wasn't offended by the samba dancing. When I walked in I saw happy kids, laughing, dancing and celebrating. I felt super blessed to be living in a place where they celebrate life. I love Brazil, and even though I'm shocked at times, for the most part I'm shocked by the kindness and inviting attitudes of Brazilians. Bring on the Samba!erykahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041245439886669167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669573634372223504.post-65407835747219487102012-03-19T15:58:19.279-03:002012-03-19T15:58:19.279-03:00actually you are correct. Semi-naked women are not...actually you are correct. Semi-naked women are not needed in a school environment, the problem is not the samba, the problem is semi-naked women.Jô~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13589227943644877531noreply@blogger.com