Ajeum Carioca Festival celebrates African matrix cuisine in Rio

The first Ajeum Carioca Festival of Sustainable and Ancestral Creative Economy takes place from 14 to 30 March in several locations in Rio de Janeiro. The word "Ajeum", of Yoruba origin, means food, and the event aims to promote the creative economy and ancestral gastronomy of African roots.

The festival aims to preserve food diversity and raise awareness of cultural practices originating from traditional communities. For this purpose, bars and restaurants located in areas of traditional communities of African origin and quilombolas were invited, offering dishes inspired by the cultural and environmental heritage of these peoples, using artisanal and familiar methods in the preparation of food.

During the event, visitors will be able to evaluate the participating dishes by assigning notes based on criteria such as appearance, balance of ingredients and flavor. Scores may range from 8.5 (regular) to 10 (excellent).

All establishments participating in the festival will receive the "Selo Ajeum Carioca", which should be displayed in a visible location, as a recognition of the importance of preserving African traditions and their influence in Rio de Janeiro.

SERVICE:

From 14 to 30 March

Single price: R$ 35,00

Participating establishments:

House Omolokum

From Friday to Sunday, from 1:00 to 6:00

51 Tia Ciata Street, Health

Plate: Omolokum

Savana House

On Saturdays and Sundays, from 12am to 4pm

62 Camerino Street, Center

Plate: Amalah with Rabada

Ago Bar da Encruza

Wednesday to Friday, 6:00 to 1:00

On Saturdays and Sundays, from 12h to 1h

30 Aurea Street, Santa Teresa

Plate: Baião de Boiadeiro

Borogun Bar

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to midnight

Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00 to 1:30

On Sundays, from 12am to 10pm

Rua Baron de Cotegipe, 280A, Vila Isabel

Plate: Mungunzá Borogun

Dida Bar and Restaurant

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:00 to midnight

Thursday to Saturday, 12 noon to midnight

On Sundays, from 12am to 6pm

379 Baron of Iguatemi Street, Tijuca

Plate: Ogum Beans

Boemia Carioca Samba Bar

Wednesday to Sunday, from 5:00 to 2:00

174 João Pinheiro Street, Mercy

Plate: Xetruá

Mojubar

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, from 4:00 to midnight

Fridays and Saturdays, 4:00 to 2:00.

639 Pedro de Carvalho Street, Méier

Plate: Odara

Restaurant February 2

From Tuesday to Saturday, from 11:30 to 6 pm

Sundays, 8:00 to 6:00.

79 Sacadura Cabral Street, Health

Plate: Ibejada

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