
SAT DEC 31, 2022 7:00-9:30 PM
324 CUSTER WAY SW TUMWATER
SOLD OUT!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our "Olympia Symphony Sips" series, hosted by our friends at Uncork & Unwind!
Our first event will be on New Year's Eve, featuring traditional Brazilian music, wine tasting, curated appetizers, and a chance to learn about Brazilian New Year traditions and superstitions from our very own Alexandra Arrieche!
Limited seating available for this 21+ event. Begins at 7:00 pm (midnight in Brazil), and we will toast the New Year at east-coast-midnight.
FUN FACTS ABOUT CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR BRAZILIAN-STYLE!
THE COLORS YOU WEAR MEAN SOMETHING!
Black*: Traditionally avoided, but now symbolizes Power
White: Peace
Gray*: Modernity
Green: Hope/ Health
Blue: Tranquility
Purple*: Respect
Pink: Romance
Yellow/Gold: Prosperity (wealth)
Orange: Happiness
Red: Passion
Brown*: Security
*newly added colors
The colors of the year will be purple, pink and red!
FOODS TO EAT (OR NOT!)
Lentils and rice: Wealth
Pork, Steak, Lamb or Fish (seafood): Prosperity
White Grapes: Luck
Nuts: Health
Champagne: Love
Pomegranate: Fertility/Prosperity
Apple: Legacy
Eggs: New beginnings
AVOID CHICKEN!
MORE SUPERSTITIONS
Bay leaf in the wallet
Make sure you are standing on the right foot at Midnight
Have a dollar bill in your right shoe
If you are by the water, jump 7 waves and make 7 wishes*
If you are by the water, offer flowers to the goddess of waters (Iemanjá) and she will grant your wish
*Brazil is in the Southern Hemisphere, so it's Summer there on New Year's Eve!