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Columbus Festival |
In September, Vila Baleira devotes a festival to the navigator Christopher Columbus. |
In September, Vila Baleira devotes a festival to the navigator
Christopher Columbus, who passed through this island and spent
several years of his life living here.
This festival is designed to remind people of Columbus’ time in the
Madeira Archipelago, during the course of his voyages to the
American continent, as well as the whole epic story of the period of
the Discoveries.
Music, exhibitions, street entertainment and a historical parade
recreate the medieval atmosphere of Columbus’ disembarkation
with his companions on the town’s quay. The festivities serve to make this week a truly
"historic" one.
Place: Vila Baleira - Porto Santo
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2009 - Saturday, 12 September 2009
Source: www.madeiraislands.travel
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