Over 20 children discovered Minho folklore at a summer workshop at Quinta de Pentieiros, between dances, music, and traditions. The activity was run by the Rancho Folclórico das Lavradeiras de Gondufe and served as an "initiation to folklore," teaching the youngest to dance the vira and the chula, as well as allowing them to try bass drums, tambourines, and castanets. Miguel Lacerda, 11 years old, participated with his sister Sofia Torres, nine, wearing clothes made by their grandmother that fit the workshop's theme.
Sofia, who was at Quinta de Pentieiros for the first time, was delighted with the experience. The child stated she learned many folklore steps and really enjoyed the music, which she found very fun and full of history. Miguel admitted the steps were hard work and that a lot of coordination is needed to get them right, but dancing with his sister made everything more fun.
For Paulo Morais, the group's choreographer, the goal goes beyond dancing. The responsible party explained that he wanted to bring the ancestors' culture to the kids and make them happy dancing and singing, highlighting that he does not intend to recruit anyone for the group, but rather to bring them closer to this culture. Morais expressed the wish that one day these children might want to join a folklore group in Ponte de Lima.
The initiative was part of the summer program at Quinta de Pentieiros. Gonçalo Rodrigues, councilor at the Municipal Chamber, highlighted the importance of passing on traditions to new generations, stating that the activity contributed to keeping folklore alive for future generations.
