Ocabrazoka is a Brazilian organisation with charitable status aiming to celebrate and promote Brazil and its cultural and linguistic traditions, to raise its profile, to introduce and share our culture to the local community, thereby promoting integration, cohesion, inclusion and well-being.

ÓcabrazÓka borrows the concept of Oca/Oka from the Tupi-Guarani, one of the four major language families of tropical and equatorial South America, and which has had a vast influence on the development of the Portuguese spoken in Brazil since it's colonisation in 1500. 

Set up in January 2017 in Hastings/St Leonards on Sea, ÓcabrazÓka celebrates and shares the diversity of the Brazilian arts, cuisine, regional music and dance, folklore, drumming, capoeira and other aspects of our culture, including Portuguese language classes. We believes that understanding each other's cultures and appreciating our similarities and differences are essential in creating a vibrant, accepting, and united community. ÓcabrazÓka serves as the home of all things Brazilian, providing a space for everyone to come together, connect, grow, and enjoy themselves. 

Ocabrazoka's Mission:

We strive to foster connection and engagement within the Brazilian and broader community through a diverse range of cultural, educational, and social activities. Our offerings include accessible dance classes, drumming, and creative arts and crafts, all designed to promote integration and well-being. We are especially passionate about developing projects that highlight the Brazilian indigenous population through arts, storytelling, drama, and dance.

Our Goals for Community Well-Being:

• Physical Well-Being: Encourage active participation in dance and drumming, promoting movement and physical health across all ages and abilities.

• Emotional Well-Being: Foster a creative and enjoyable environment where participants can explore new cultures, express themselves, and feel part of an inclusive community.

• Social Well-Being: Create opportunities for social interaction in a fun and friendly setting, helping individuals build new friendships and share positive experiences.

To get involved and find out more about us please send us an email and join us on social media

ocabrazoka@gmail.com