Portuguese Folklore is extremely varied because of the isolation that various
regions had between them. Whether it be because of bad ground access,
or to poor communications
due to the natural rugged terrain of the Portuguese territory, many regions
were left untouched for many years, therefore, our
folklore holds cultural influences left behind by cultures that once lived
and conquered Portuguese lands.Within this
rich mixture of cultures, you'll find dances with autocnes, Celt and Roman
influences, or even the assimilation of the French acculturation left by the
renascence, in fact, you'll find a little of everything in Portugal's
traditional folklore. This diversity gives our unique show a colourful
environment that covers Portuguese regions as if a true image of distant
lands were presented to you. Come see traditional outfits, typical
dances and listen to the rhythms of a once lost Portugal, that yet, today,
continues to live it's rich heritage. |
At
Páteo de Alfama, you'll witness the magnificently coloured outfits from
Minho and it's joyful dances and enjoy the "cortizen influences" of the "Estremenhas
Dance". Come feel the simplicity and coloured rhythm from the "People
of Nazaré" and rejoice with the "Pauliteiros de Miranda" and the masculine
"Fandango Ribatejano" performance! All this presented to you in a
seamless show filled with, dance, music, colour and above all, the true
heart of Portuguese heritage! |