World No Tobacco Day Roda
(Above: Graphic warnings displayed on cigarette packs in Australia)
To celebrate “World No Tobacco Day 2009″ Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japan will be holding an open roda on Sunday, May 31st. So come on down to Inokashira Park (井の頭公園) and let’s enjoy a day of fresh air, green grass, and capoeira. After the roda we’ll go out for dinner, so bring your “My Hashi”!
Date: Sunday 31st, May
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: Inokashira Park (井の頭公園). Next to the Ghibli Museum (ジブリの横) See below for map
Cost: FREE (no entry fee required)
Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Kichijoji Station
Bring your “My Hashi”
No Smoking Please
Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death. More than five million people die from the effects of tobacco every year — more than from HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. It is the only legal consumer product that kills when used exactly as the manufacturer intends. Up to half of all smokers will die from a tobacco-related disease. Second-hand smoke harms everyone who is exposed to it.
Despite Japan’s pathetic attempt at reducing cigarette smoking by minors and in open areas such as train stations, second-hand smoke remains a major concern for citizens.
With further education in schools, and less attractive packaging and aggressive promotional campaigns on the streets things may eventually change in “smoker’s heaven“.
i be there yo…some of my crew might be able to attend too!
Weather Update
According to weather forecasts, there is a chance of light rain on Sunday. In the case of rain, the WNTD 2009 Open Roda will be cancelled. A final decision will we made by 10am on Sunday morning, and our blog will be updated.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
The Bantus Capoeira performance for WNTD at Antaru Cafe 8 (Asagaya) will go ahead as scheduled.
Dear Capoeiristas,
It looks like tomorrow’s weather conditions are not going to be so great.
Even in the case of light clouds we’ll go ahead and have some fun in the park.
However, if the ground is still wet from the rain, the roda will be cancelled.
If that is the case, we look forward to seeing you at our next Open Roda in the park!
A final decision will we made by 10am on Sunday morning, and our blog will be updated.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Caçapa
Final Weather Update
As of 9:30am the ground conditions are slightly wet. Lots of yucky grey clouds in the sky, and there’s a bit of a chill in the air. However, people are out and about enjoying the park.
There’s a 50% chance of rain in the afternoon. So it looks like we’ll have to cancel the park roda.
Roda or no roda, Caçapa will be out there having some fun with the berimbaus, rain, hail, or shine.
Bring some street roda shoes if you’re up for some fun