The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture, through the Regional Directorate of Culture, is marking the International Day for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage with a round table discussion.
The event, titled “Intangible Heritage: Voices, Knowledge and Practices,” will take place on Saturday, October 17th, at the Captain's Tower – Historical and Museological Center of Santo Amaro. It will feature testimonies on Madeiran Pavement (Calçada Madeirense), the Pilgrimage of São Pedro da Lombada de Santa Cruz, and the Ash Procession in Câmara de Lobos.
Madeiran traditional music, presented by the Xarabanda Musical and Cultural Association, and the exhibition “Intangible Heritage: Knowledge that Inspires” are also part of the program. Regional Secretary Eduardo Jesus emphasized the importance of safeguarding this heritage for Madeira's identity.
