National Character
National Character is the personality expressed by a country or group of people. National character defines who we are, what we are about, and expresses our ideals. Character exhibits culture, and distinguishes personal backgrounds of people of many different countries.
The character of a nation is a useful concept in determining the decisions that performers make. Bahia-African Diaspora demonstrates character being put to use in performance. Bahia-African Diaspora is a blend of Yoruba based religion and dance. This type of art form is very popular throughout Brazil, and the people who choose to practice Bahia use religious backgrounds to express their faith through dance. The examples we saw in class and on film revealed this art form, and the popular religious aspects of a portion of Brazil. The candomblé ceremony is an expression of the trancelike possession of the God's of Bahia religion, Orixas. The performers or participants take what they have......
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