hi! last thursday, we had our first meeting!
during the meeting, we talked about a game, made by an ex-student of ufrgs that its main pourpose is to create strong bonds between an older and younger generation. here is the link:
https://www.luisafonseca.design/e-como-diz-o-ditado
we also talked about sending dem:atelier a little explanation about rodas de chimarrão:
Chimarrão is a traditional drink from southern Brazil, made by pouring hot (but not boiling) water over erva-mate leaves in a hollowed gourd called a cuia. It’s drunk through a metal straw, the bomba, which filters the leaves.
Sharing chimarrão is a social ritual. People often sit in a circle — known as a roda de chimarrão — and pass the cuia from one person to the next, each taking a turn before returning it to the person who prepares it. It’s considered a moment of connection, hospitality, and unhurried conversation.
Among older generations, it’s very common to drink chimarrão in the late afternoon. Families, neighbors, or friends gather to talk about their day, relax, and enjoy the slow rhythm of the tradition. It’s less about the drink itself and more about the warmth and community that come with sharing it.
loved to meet you all 🙂