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Caniçal celebrates festival with tradition

Funchal Notícias14 September 2026 at 16:12

The parish of Caniçal celebrates on Sunday, September 20, the feast in honor of Our Lady of Piety. This celebration is the most well-known of that parish and one of the most relevant on the island of Madeira.

The event features a program that begins on Friday, September 18, with the performance of singer Álvaro Florença at 11:30 PM.

On Saturday, September 19, the festivities continue at 1 PM with performances by the Caniçal Folkloric Group and the Folkloric Groups of Serra de Água and Ranchos dos Presuntos.

The organization is in charge of the parish of Caniçal, which has been preparing this traditional celebration for several weeks.

Why this matters

This feast is an important cultural and religious event for the residents of Caniçal and Madeira in general, attracting visitors and keeping local traditions alive. The extended program over several days indicates that it is a significant event for the parish community.

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