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The Lagos Cultural Centre is once again hosting the Flamenco Festival, which is celebrating its 23rd edition as the oldest and most prestigious event of its kind in Portugal. More than just a festival
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The Lagos Cultural Centre is once again hosting the Flamenco Festival, which is celebrating its 23rd edition as the oldest and most prestigious event of its kind in Portugal. More than just a festival, it is a tribute to this sublime art form, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
From 10 to 12 September, this year’s programme stands out for its richness and contrast: the show LA DEZIMA MUSA invites you on a journey through time, exploring the soul and mysticism of traditional flamenco. Emilio Villalba: 18th-century guitar, vihuela, lute, hurdy-gurdy, vihuela de péñola, viola, bowed viola Sara Marina: Tambourine, adufe and darbouka Lola Yang: Flamenco guitar Graci Rodríguez: Flamenco singing Lola Jaramillo: Flamenco dance
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