Monchique will show its camellias again, on the 23rd and 24th of March, this time in a street festival format. The event that the Monchiquense Chamber has dedicated, for five years, to this emblematic flower that gives color to many gardens in the municipality will be held, for the first time, in Jardim da Vila and will have «a different appearance».
«Like the flower, the festival itself is constantly changing and its nature requires changes in its format, location and program», explains the Monchique Chamber, which even considered holding the event in Caldas de Monchique. Jardim da Vila is next to the municipal swimming pools.
The festival, after all, will take place in the center of the village of Monchique and will have Rao Kyao as the headliner, in a concert that the Municipality of Monchique says will be "unmissable".
«Making use of the bamboo flute and the saxophone, he found inspiration in Indian, Arabic, African and Chinese music, thus re-establishing the lost link between the Portuguese musical tradition and the Orient», according to the autarchy.
The festival will also have «constant running animation», poetry, performances and theatre, a handicraft and confectionery exhibition and, of course, many camellias, either in the exhibition that will be promoted, or in the village gardens, where the usual one will pass. Camellia Route.
But beware: this tour that will lead to the discovery of the private and public gardens where the camellias are in evidence is mandatory, open until the 21st of March and is limited to 40 participants. Registration via email: [email protected] .
The public visiting Monchique, these days, can also participate in the initiatives “Ilustra-te” and “Festival Comvida”, a live demonstration of the work of the artist Madalena Telo.
According to Monchique City Council, "as the camellia is a natural, cultural and heritage icon of the county, it made no sense that there was not a moment in its homage and contemplation".
After five years, the municipality says it is certain that the Festival das Camelias «is already a reference» and that it is another element that contributes to the designation of “Jardim do Algarve”, attributed to Monchique.
It was, moreover, «based on the principle that Monchique has differentiating and unique elements» that he considered that he would be able «to organize something distinct, elegant and dignified. We are sure that we have fallen in love with all visitors, participants and collectors and it is based on this premise that we take off for this 5th edition».
5th Monchique Camellia Festival
March 23nd and 24rd
23rd - saturday
» 09:00 am
– Assembly of Camellias Exhibition by exhibitors
» 11:00 am
– Opening to the public of the Camellias Exhibition
» 11:00 – 18:00
– Exhibition and Competition “Camélias in bloom – enchantment and natural beauty”
– Camellia Market
– Exhibition of Crafts, by the Professional Association of Artisans and Plastic Artists of Monchique
– Confectionery Exhibition by Pastelaria Ana Maria and Pastelaria Doce & Arte
– Exhibition of Works by the Monchique Schools Group
» 11:00 – 18:00
ComVida Festival… Madalena Telo
Live demonstration of the artist's work
» 11:30 am
Origami workshop
» 15:00 pm / 16:30 pm
Circus Theater
» 17:00 am
– Prize-giving Ceremony for the “Camélias em Flor – enchantment and natural beauty” contest
Day 24 - Sunday
» Camellia Route
A proposal to discover the charms of camellias
Meeting point: 09:30 am – Jardim da Vila
Registration open until the 21st of March (limit of 40 participants)
» 10:00 – 18:00
– Exhibition and Competition “Camélias in bloom – enchantment and natural beauty”
– Camellia Market
– Exhibition of Crafts, by the Professional Association of Artisans and Plastic Artists of Monchique
– Confectionery Exhibition by Pastelaria Ana Maria and Pastelaria Doce & Arte
– Exhibition of Works by the Monchique Schools Group
» 10:00 – 18:00
ComVida Festival… Madalena Telo
Live demonstration of the artist's work
» 11:00 pm / 15:30 pm
Circus Theater
» 11:30 am
“Poetry and the ball à Solta in Jardim das Camélias” by Poiares Theater Company
» 15:00 am
Theater “Uma Carochinha and its Camellias” by Poiares Theater Company
special children
» 16:30 am
Recital by Rão Kyao
Throughout the Festival there will be animation circulating.
All activities are free to participate.
For more information and registration, contact:
Monchique City Council – Communication and Image Office
282 910 205 | [email protected]
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