Exhibition: Voices of Abolition — Afro-Brazilian Heritage
When:
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Where:
Museu da Abolição, Recife, PE, Exhibition Gallery
A three-month exhibition at the Museum of Abolition exploring the cultural and social legacy of the abolitionist movement in Brazil. The exhibition features documents, photographs, and personal artifacts from the collection of over 300 items housed in the former Madalena Plantation headquarters. Visitors will encounter firsthand accounts of resistance, the formation of quilombo communities, and the ongoing influence of Afro-Brazilian cultural traditions in contemporary society. Interactive stations allow visitors to listen to oral histories and explore digitized archival material from the Brasiliana Museus platform. Free admission.
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