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Olá! 👋
Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with vibrant music, cultural celebrations, and amazing local businesses you don't want to miss!
In this week’s Canguaru Newsletter:
💫 Braid Specialist in Sydney NSW
📍 Brazilian Businesses in QLD, VIC & NSW
🥁 International Women's Day Samba in Alexandria NSW
🔥 Funk party in Darlinghurst NSW
🎶 Lual, Forró & Carnaval accross Australia
FEATURED BUSINESSES

Rapunzel Afro Hair
Braid Stylist • Hair Extensions • Hair Salon in Wollstonecraft NSW
🎉 Transforming hair, elevating confidence! Rapunzel Afro Hair, led by Ana Larissa, is all about embracing beauty through braids and more. Specialising in styles like Goddess braids, box braids, and gypsy braids, this business is here to make your hair a statement of sleek, bold, and timeless elegance.
🌟 Why choose braids?
Not only are braids a protective style, but they also bring ease to your routine by reducing daily maintenance like brushing and styling. Plus, they keep your hair moisturised, and your scalp warm during the colder months. Perfect for every woman who wants to enhance her self-esteem while rocking a gorgeous look!
💬 In her interview on the Mulheres Imigrantes Podcast, Ana Larissa talks about her own hair transition and how braids helped her embrace her natural beauty. She shares insights on how hair is tied to self-esteem and how braids can be a source of empowerment! Listen now.
Where: King St, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065, Australia

Exciting News from Maestro Massage!
Massage Clinic in Palm Beach, QLD
🌟 Maestro Massage & Recovery is one of the top-rated clinics on the Gold Coast with a perfect 5/5 rating! Now, they've expanded their services to include osteopathy, with Dr. Eliana Yamaguchi joining the team. Maestro continues to grow as one of the best clinics in QLD, delivering top-tier care and results!
👐 Dr. Eliana Yamaguchi has over 9 years of experience as a manual therapist, specialising in osteopathy, craniosacral therapy, and soft tissue massage. Her holistic approach focuses on pain relief, muscle tension, and overall wellness to help you feel your best!
🌿 Start your journey to wellness today! Book your osteopathic appointment at Maestro and experience a tailored treatment plan focused on your mind, body, and spirit.
DISCOVER NEW BUSINESSES

Many new Brazilian businesses have joined our directory this week, including hair care products shops, dessert shops, and mechanics! We’re excited to help you discover the best Brazilian services across Australia.
Here are just a few of the latest additions:
FEATURED EVENT 🥁 THIS WEEKEND

Boteco das Moças
Samba in Alexandria NSW
💜💛 Celebrate Women’s Day at Boteco das Moças with an unforgettable night of samba! 🎶
✨ Join Samba de Moça for an unforgettable night of samba, with the incredible sounds of DJ Lory, ILÊ ILU, and special performances by Telma Calado, Jenny Salles, Ariane de Souza, Giovanna Kineipp, Rebeca Moreira (from Comunidade do Samba, Brisbane), Larissa Lima (Bateria 61), and Taiana Almeida. Get ready for a night full of rhythm, energy, and celebration! 💃
🎉 Enjoy great music, delicious food, drinks, and a whole lot of female empowerment! 🌟
Date: March 08, 2025
Where: Blackwattle Bar and Brewery – 76 McEvoy St, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
⚡ TICKETS SELLING FAST! ⚡

INBRAZA's Funk Parade Tour • Sydney
Baile Funk in Darlinghurst NSW
💥 The hottest party in Australia is coming to Sydney! INBRAZA’s Funk Parade makes its last stop in Eora, bringing the evolution of Baile Funk to life. From its early days influenced by Miami Bass in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to its explosion on the global stage, this night will showcase the music’s transformations.
🎶 Baile Funk is more than just music—it’s a celebration of freedom, empowerment, and self-expression. This is your chance to dance, embrace your true self, and feel the beat of a movement that goes beyond the music. YOU’RE THE MAIN ACT.
Date: March 23, 2025
Where: Club 77 – 77 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

🔥 Funk is not a monolith—it's made up of dozens of sub-genres, each with its own appeal and audience, shaped by regional and socio-political contexts, reflecting the diversity and vibrancy of Brazil’s musical landscape.
Discover more:
Uncredited: The Story of Passinho
Watch now on Netflix this Brazilian documentary about the passinho dance, which emerged from Rio's favelas.
🎶 Weekend Vibes 🎶

Carnaval DownUnder 2025
Carnaval in Islington NSW
Date: March 08, 2025
Where: Wickham Park Hotel – 61 Maitland Rd, Islington NSW 2296, Australia

First 2025 ForrÓz Melbourne - Forró Social
Forró in Elwood VIC
Date: March 07, 2025
Where: Elwood Sailing Club – 5 Elwood Foreshore, Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

Lual Experience - Gabriel Elias - Sydney
MPB • Reggae in Bondi Beach NSW
Date: March 07, 2025
Where: Beach Road Hotel – 71 Beach Rd, Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia
That's it for this week!
Thank you for taking the time to explore this week’s edition of The Canguaru Newsletter. We’re thrilled to have you with us on this journey to celebrate and connect with Brazilian culture across Australia!
Até breve,
The Canguaru Team








