Day 1 – Monday 17th
Arrival Day! We will pick you up at the airport (also if you arrive before this day) and make you feel really welcome and take you to to Kaya Kwanga Residencial to prepare yourself and get practical information. The exchange will start at 17h for all participants at the hostel for welcome and information to then be transported to the Hoyo Hoyo Welcome Party! Venue to be announced! , where we are going to serve traditional Mozambican dinner and time to meet your new family for the week, play games, sing and dance.
Day 2 – Tuesday 18th
In the morning we will depart to Ponta D’Ouro! The minibus will pick us up at the hostel to take us to the beautiful beach Ponta D’Ouro, around 3h bus ride from Maputo. Upon arrival we will get installed and cook our first communal meal for lunch. In the evening before dinner we will have a workshop in Traditional Mozambican dance.
After dinner we stay around for the Lirhandzo Swing Out Party a night of casual social dancing mixed with some African rhythms. Dance barefoot, in your swim suit or whatever makes you feel comfortable!
Day 3 – Wednesday 19th
In the morning after breakfast time we are going to have 3 hours long dance workshop in Traditional Mozambican circle dances.
This day there will be free time for relaxing or going for individual adventures like snorkeling or whale watching that Ponta D’Ouro offers at your own cost. More info to come!
After launch we will have 1,5 hour of Afro Swing Dance Class
Dinner followed by – Talk – How to build a safe and supportive community? Then we will have a Mozambican drumming and singing workshop followed by dancing and jamming around the fire which is Xitiko Ni Mbaula- Afro Beach Party. Xitiko Ni Mbaula is the wooden triangle that brings the fire to life. This is our African party that will take you to the roots of Mozambican tradition until late hours.
Day 4 – Thursday 20th
Free Morning! In the afternoon we might play some games on the beach, let us know if you have something to contribute with!
At 5 pm we have four 30 min dance workshops with three different teachers! Get a taste of different African styles, traditional and urban to prepare yourself for the Kuphatima ka Nweti – The Moonlight Dance! In two hours you will get a taste of , Pantsula, Afro contemporary, Amapiano and Afro House.
After Dinner we will have a party! More info to come
Day 5 – Friday 21st
Breakfast followed by departure to Maputo. Arrival at the hostel in the afternoon and free time for lunch at own cost in Maputo.
In the evening we will have the MASX Showcase Gil Vicente Café e Bar.
At 11PM
We are going to move to Said’s Bar Namicopo for Banda Hodi performance!
Day 6 – Saturday 16th
Day 7 – Sunday 17th
Free time in the morning and over lunch for resting or going to the local FEIMA Art Craft Market close to Fátimas.
Visit to Polana Caniço – Hodi’s neighbourhoods! A minibus will pick you up at Kaya Kwanga Residencial and take you to the suburb where most of Hodi dancer’s have grown up and still live. We will take you on a tour to the local market, listen to stories about local traditions and try out the local drink maheu.
Pick up in the afternoon for the last day’s adventures and goodbye party. This day the Hodi Swing Kids will be in focus! Invited teachers will be able to give swing classes to the kids that we all can join followed by a dance performance with the amazing dancers from our Youth Program “KUTSAKA” and the third sixty of our Mozambican Swing Dance Championships for children.
In the night you are welcome to our goodbye party Salani Vamakweso – Fairwell Brothers and Sisters! The night will be dedicated to having time to enjoy our new friendships over Mozambican food, music and dancing to say goodbye and thank each other for the experience.
Day 8 – Monday 18th
This is your earliest departure day! An option is to stay in Maputo a few days or go to Kruger Park Tuesday March 19st – 20th.