The Folklore Gathering brings together the islands of Macaronesia in Machico, Madeira. The event takes place on Sunday at Largo da Praça, bringing together traditional groups from the various territories that make up Macaronesia, including the Azores, Madeira, the Canaries, and Cape Verde.
This folklore gathering aims to promote the sharing of cultural traditions among the islands of the region, celebrating the similarities and differences of the popular manifestations of each territory. Dance and traditional music groups will perform at the gathering, showcasing the characteristic customs of their respective islands.
Machico, one of the main cities on the island of Madeira, thus hosts this event that aims to strengthen cultural ties between the communities of Macaronesia. Largo da Praça serves as the stage for the performances of the participating groups, on a Sunday dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the intangible heritage of these islands.
