Next journey:  mid-August 2010* Festa da Boa Morte

The Festa da Boa Morte, or the Festa of Our Lady of the Good Death, celebrates a society of elder Afro-Brazilian women formed before abolition, to secure the freedom of female slaves.

Experience natural, cultural, and spiritual richness, in the most African of Brazilian regions, where music and matriarchs reign, and the sacred is palpable


Nurture yourself with delicious food, creative workshops, and circle discussions


Contribute directly to social projects working in economically impoverished communities


Develop cross-cultural sensitivities and relationships with our neighbors to the South in Brazil’s first capital and the birthplace of samba


Created for an intimate group of travelers. *Ten-night stays suggested with flexible dates.  Includes accommodations, ground transfers and some excursions.  Brazilian Tourist Visa required.


Space is limited; possibilities are unlimited...




An initiative of Project ZULA Projeto

For further information and reservations, please contact

Coordinator: Donna Carole Roberts

Telephone:    239/810-0241

Email:            roberts.donna@mac.com





Project Zula is affiliated with Global Community Engagement, which creates service learning and leadership opportunities for cross-cultural understanding, with a focus on the developing world.