Samba Encounter

Partnership

Carnival Collective; Arts Council England; Brighton Festival; Brighton & Hove City Council; various commercial sponsors.

When?

May 2002; May 2003; May 2004

What happened?

Top samba and carnival crews from all over UK and Europe were invited to take part in a weekend of processions, workshops, performances and parties. See photos below.

Legacy

Out of the Carnival Encounters; Brighton Carnival has been born. See see here