The Forró animates Mercado da Várzea initiative takes place on the first Saturday of each month, aiming to attract more visitors to Sintra's municipal markets. The program combines commercial activity with cultural and leisure moments, simultaneously promoting local products and community interaction.
The highlight of this initiative goes to forró, a Brazilian musical genre and traditional dance marked by the closeness between partners, which includes different rhythms and dance styles. This cultural manifestation brings an animated and festive atmosphere to the market.
Among the main variants associated with forró are baião, xote, xaxado, university forró and electronic forró, which give rise to different styles and expressions on the dance floor. Each of these variations contributes to the musical diversity of the event.
