The Madeira Whale Museum, in collaboration with the Machico Municipal Council, is organizing the third Whale Festival in Caniçal today, October 10th. The event, taking place from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the museum's garden, aims to celebrate and promote the cultural and ecological heritage of whales and dolphins in Madeira.
The initiative is part of the Madeira Whale Fest and the official Nature Festival program, reinforcing the Region's status as a "Whale Heritage Area." The festival promises an afternoon of fun with cultural activities for all ages, including a storytelling session, a dramatization of "The Little Bryde's Whale," and musical and dance performances.
The event will also feature a craft and trade fair, organized by various local entities and artisans, highlighting the importance of whales in the collective identity and memory of the Caniçal community.
