Santiago Island traditions

Discover the 'Badiu' strategy of Cape Verdean Draughts. Explore the history, social prestige, and psychological tactics of the Damas Masters

Discover the ancient art of Badiu blacksmiths in Santiago, Cape Verde. Explore West African iron-forging techniques, symbolic tools, and the

Explore the Casamento de Mascarados, Cape Verde's unique satirical tradition of masked weddings, social commentary, and cultural mockery in rural

Discover the Cura de Sete Fontes, an ancient Cape Verdean ritual of spiritual healing and cleansing performed at seven sacred

Explore the oral history of the Meninos de Engenho in Cape Verde. Discover the cultural legacy, social dynamics, and childhood

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