Mesclarte’26 – Atlantic Summit on Creative Industries has commenced at the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, under the theme ‘Madeira – The World Meets Here to Create’. The event aims to value creativity as a driver for development and international projection for the Region.
The initiative featured an exhibition dedicated to the art of Madeira embroidery, promoted by IVBAM, and a showcase by artist Teresa Brazão. The opening also included a musical moment by Pedro Macedo Camacho, visual art by Dayanni Belandria, and contemporary dance by Luís Daio.
The summit's program includes interventions by Gonçalo Abreu, co-founder of the Madeira Criativa Movement, and Paulo Neves, Member of Parliament and president of IPDAL. Ricardo Miguel Oliveira, general director of DIÁRIO de Notícias, will discuss the newspaper's 150th anniversary and the media's role. A video message from São Tomé and Príncipe and tributes to João Abel de Freitas and Paulo David are also scheduled. The summit concludes with protocol speeches and a Madeira de Honra reception.
