In honor of Black History Month, we're touring Pelourinho, the historical center of Salvador in Bahia, Brazil. This is considered to be the most African City in Brazil and Pelourinho is at the heart of the nation's Black History.

Together, we'll walk, talk, and experience the afro-heritage in Bahia, through exploration of music, food, and art. Starting in front of Sao Francisco Chuch - the most famous "gold" church in Brazil - you will see the first Black Association in Brazil, an institution that was fundamental for the survival of many blacks in the post-abolition period. Here we'll discuss our first Black History Hero: Manoel Querino.

Continuing through the streets of Salvador we'll visit the Escola do Olodum (School of Olodum) and listen to the Samba Reggae of Mestre Neguinho do Samba. Our tour wraps up in Pelourinho Square, where enslaved Africans were sold long ago—today it is famous for being the place to celebrate our Afro Brazilian Culture.

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE—to ensure a fun and engaging experience, this tour is limited this to 25 guests. Register now to secure your space! All you need is a laptop, tablet or cellphone with good WIFI. You can event connect to a Smart TV for the best possible experience. We'll be using ZOOM, so please download the latest version before our tour.

MEET YOUR GUIDE: SAYURI CARDOSO KOSHIMA

Sayuri is a blasian (Black Asian) Lawyer, Teacher and Tour Guide. She loves Bahia and Salvador is her hometown. She is an experienced guide and traveler, working since 2011 in Bahia.

Virtually she tries to give you the best experience to see the real Brazil and Bahia Culture, Colors and Afro Heritage. This tour is designed to make you feel at home in Brazil, mixing the best tourist attractions with local flavor!

Black History in Bahia, Brazil

A Walking Tour of Pelourinho