SAT DEC 31, 2022 7:00-9:30 PM

324 CUSTER WAY SW TUMWATER 

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SOLD OUT!

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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!

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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.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR BRAZILIAN-STYLE!

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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 

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*newly added colors

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The colors of the year will be purple, pink and red!

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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

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*Brazil is in the Southern Hemisphere, so it's Summer there on New Year's Eve!