8–11 October 2026
Venues
Thursday, 8 October
Academia Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Malaysia
Seksyen 14, Petaling Jaya
Friday, 9 October
Academia Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Malaysia
Seksyen 14, Petaling Jaya
Saturday, 10 October – Main Event
Foyer Stadium TM
Kuala Lumpur Sports City, Bukit Jalil
In conjunction with Hari Sukan Negara 2026
Sunday, 11 October
Foyer Stadium TM
Kuala Lumpur Sports City, Bukit Jalil
We are proud to present the 14º Encontro Cultural Internacional “A Hora é Essa” – The Time is Now.
Held annually since 2013, A Hora é Essa brings together Capoeiristas, instructors and communities from Malaysia and abroad for four days of training, music, rodas, cultural exchange and celebration.
This year’s programme features Capoeira workshops for adults and children, music and rodas, a Capoeira competition, Batizado & Troca de Cordas, cultural activities, community sessions and workshops with invited Capoeira masters and instructors from Brazil and across Asia.
The event is open to all Capoeira groups, levels and backgrounds.
Mestre Figura
Cordão de Ouro Sousa-PB, Brazil
Contramestre Mordaça
Grupo Axé Capoeira, Macau
CONFIRMED SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS
Mestre Claudinho
Saudação Capoeira, Singapore
Mestre Soldado
Capoeira Camará Malaysia
Mestre Fumaça
Grupo Senzala (Capoeira Uluwatu, Bali), Indonesia
Contramestre Davi
Saudação Capoeira, Indonesia
Contramestre Rafael
Movimento Simples de Capoeira, Malaysia
Professor Tocador
Ação Quilombo Capoeira, Singapore
Instrutor Ligeirinho
Capoeira Aché Brasil, Malaysia
Instrutor Bomba
Grupo Senzala Capoeira, Malaysia
Graduado Azeitona
Capoeira Collective Malaysia
Estagiário Tempero
Pelo Sinal da Santa Cruz, Singapore
Mestre Soquete
Cordão de Contas Japan
Professor Dragão de Komodo
Cordão de Contas Japan
Together with Mestre Braulio and other invited instructors from Malaysia and abroad.
More guests will be announced.
EVENT FEES
FULL EVENT – EARLY BIRD
RM480
Includes:
- Full access to the 4-day event
- 8 adult Capoeira workshops
- Saturday Main Event
- Event T-shirt
- Music sessions and rodas
- Sunday programme
FULL EVENT – STANDARD
RM550
Includes full access to the 4-day event.
*Event T-shirt subject to availability
DAY PASSES
THURSDAY – RM150
FRIDAY – RM150
SATURDAY – RM250
SUNDAY – RM150
Join us for four days of Capoeira, movement, music and cultural exchange with Capoeiristas from Malaysia and around the world.
Train with different teachers.
Meet different groups.
Share the same roda.
SUPPORTED BY:
KEMENTERIAN BELIA DAN SUKAN MALAYSIA
AURELIUS HOSPITAL NEGERI SEMBILAN
SINARAN FAMILY WELLNESS
14º ENCONTRO CULTURAL INTERNACIONAL "A HORA É ESSA"
EVENT SCHEDULE | 8–11 OCTOBER 2026
THURSDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2026
Academia Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Malaysia, Petaling Jaya
| Time | Group | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 7.30pm–8.30pm | All Participants | Workshop 1 |
| 8.30pm–9.30pm | All Participants | Workshop 2 |
| 9.30pm onwards | All Participants | Music & Roda |
FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2026
Academia Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Malaysia, Petaling Jaya
| Time | Group | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 7.30pm–8.30pm | All Participants | Workshop 3 |
| 8.30pm–9.30pm | All Participants | Workshop 4 |
SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2026
Foyer Stadium TM, Kuala Lumpur Sports City, Bukit Jalil
| Time | Group | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9.15am–10.00am | Adults | Community Workout |
| 10.00am–11.15am | Adults | Workshop 5 |
| 11.15am–12.30pm | Adults | Workshop 6 |
| 12.30pm–12.45pm | Adults & Kids | Special Videography |
| 12.45pm–1.30pm | Kids | Kids Workshop 1 |
| 1.30pm–2.15pm | Kids | Kids Workshop 2 |
MAIN EVENT
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 2.30pm–6.30pm |
Opening Ceremony Cultural Performances Capoeira Competition Batizado & Troca de Cordas Roda de Capoeira Photography & Closing |
SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2026
| Time | Group | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00am–10.00am | Open Session | Hatha Yoga |
| 10.00am–11.00am | Open Session | Community Capoeira Clinic |
| 11.00am–12.00pm | All Participants | Workshop 7 |
| 12.00pm–1.00pm | All Participants | Workshop 8 |
| 1.00pm–2.00pm | All Participants | Closing Roda |