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Tag: Cape Verdean culture

The Cape Verdean Quintal: Culture, Community & Urban Farming

Discover the quintal, the heart of Cape Verdean culture. Explore how these traditional backyards foster community, urban farming, and the

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The Cape Verdean Diaspora: A Global Nation Beyond Borders

Discover the Cape Verdean diaspora: a global community of over 1 million people. Learn about the 'Tenth Island,' remittances, and

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Bocona Architecture: The ‘Big Mouth’ Houses of Ribeira da Barca

Discover the Bocona architecture of Ribeira da Barca, Santiago. Explore the history, social symbolism, and unique design of Cape Verde's

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Sexta-Feira de Cinzas: Ash Wednesday Rituals in São Nicolau

Discover the unique Ash Wednesday traditions of Ribeira Brava, São Nicolau. Explore the social rituals, history, and the iconic Modje

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Whisker Logic: The Folklore of Cape Verde’s Suncats

Discover the folklore of Cape Verde's 'Suncats.' Learn about the unique Whisker Logic and the cultural bond between port towns

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Guardians of Grogue: Cape Verde’s Distilling Heritage

Discover the Mestre de Alambique, the artisanal guardians of Grogue, Cape Verde's national spirit. Explore the history, tradition, and craft

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Cape Verdean Rooftops: Architecture of Língua de Terrenu

Discover the architectural heritage of Cape Verdean rooftops, from the decorative platibandas of Mindelo to the volcanic funcos of Fogo

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Escola de Rendas: Preserving Bobbin Lace in Boa Vista

Discover the Escola de Rendas de Bilros in Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Learn how this school preserves the historic and

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The Rainhas de Batuku: Guardians of Cape Verdean Tradition

Discover the Rainhas de Batuku: the women preserving Cape Verde's oldest musical tradition through rhythmic txabeta, oral history, and ancestral

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Cape Verde Mourns Legend Mestre Pascoal: Guardian of the Cimboa

Cape Verde mourns the death of Mestre Pascoal, a legendary artisan and musician dedicated to preserving the traditional single-string cimboa

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