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Caxon di Mortu: Cape Verde’s Sacred Funerary Wood Craft

Discover the sacred art of Caxon di Mortu: Cape Verde's traditional hand-carved funerary craft that bridges the world of the

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The Canoa of Memory: Traditional Shipbuilding in Sal Rei

Discover the sacred art of building traditional wooden canoas in Sal Rei, Boa Vista. Explore the cultural heritage and craftsmanship

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The Bidon: Decoding Cape Verde’s Material Culture of Care

Explore the cultural significance of the 'bidon' in Cape Verde. Discover how these shipping drums represent Sodade, family care, and

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Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival: Culinary Stars in Cape Verde

Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival brings European chefs to Cape Verde for the Blue Food Roadshow, a 3-month culinary and

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The Secret Symbolism of Cape Verdean ‘Rabolo’ Boats

Discover the hidden meanings, geometric symbols, and protection spells painted on Cape Verde's traditional Rabolo fishing boats. A deep dive

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The Gaiolas of Mindelo: São Vicente’s Architectural Soul

Discover the gaiolas of Mindelo: the iconic wrought-iron balconies of São Vicente. Explore the history, social etiquette, and architecture of

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Noite de São João: Fire-Jumping Rituals in Cape Verde

Explore the Noite de São João in Cape Verde. Discover the rituals of fire-jumping (Pular a Fogueira), purification traditions, and

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Uril: The Ancient Soul of Cape Verdean Strategy & Culture

Discover Uril, Cape Verde’s iconic board game. Learn its African roots, Mancala history, strategic rules, and its role as a

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Hora di Bai: The Philosophy of Time in Cape Verdean Soul

Explore Hora di Bai, the deep Cape Verdean philosophy of time, departure, and longing. Discover how Morabeza and Sodade shape

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Brazilian Choreographers Debut New Works in Cape Verde

Brazilian choreographers Karla Mendes and Ricardo Aparecido debut new contemporary dance works in Praia, Cape Verde, as part of the

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