"Bowing represented for me a combination of resilience, determination, and vibrant colors. The people I had the opportunity to encounter through this project revealed to me the ease of acceptance and the difficulty of forgetting, the enthusiasm of self-recognition and the fear of self-transcendence, the pride in sharing traditions and the shyness in exposing oneself. It was a journey where I understood that closeness nourishes understanding: standing shoulder to shoulder, repeating words that were initially just sounds and, over time, gained meaning, learning dances and gestures that seemed to have irregular accents in the music, allowed for a sensory, profound knowledge. I believe these are the elements that, when practiced, establish the foundations for mutual and lasting respect. A special thanks to Yusuf and his patience in repeating the movements with me non-stop."
Photography by: João Mariano - 1000 Olhos