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Culture · Funchal · 13 August 2026

Água de Pena Folk Group Takes Madeiran Culture to Lousada

The Folk Group from Casa do Povo de Água de Pena is participating in the III Folklore Encounter in Lousada, promoting Madeiran culture.

The Folk Group from Casa do Povo de Água de Pena will travel to Lousada between August 21st and 24th to participate in the III Folklore Encounter, an initiative organized by the Associação Figueiras e Covas.

This participation offers an opportunity to promote and value Madeira's traditional culture outside the Autonomous Region. The group will share traditions, music, songs, and customs with other folklore groups, fostering cultural exchange between different regions of the country.

The event facilitates contact with other aspects of Portuguese folklore, enabling the exchange of experiences and knowledge. It reinforces the group's role in preserving and disseminating popular traditions, bringing communities closer and strengthening cultural ties between Madeira and the mainland.

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