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Written by Mário Oliveira
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Monday, 18 January 2010 00:00 |
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Another edition of the Madeira Walking Festival ended, an initiative that has as alma mater the British photographer Terry Marsh with the support of the Regional Secretary of Tourism and Transports. This year Terry could not be present because of having had a heart surgery which disallowed travelling and walking. But as far as I learned he was always in contact with friends and colleagues, anxious to know how things were going on which, under the anxiety point of view is not very advisable for delicate heart conditions  .
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The decade gone round the corner |
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Written by Mário Oliveira
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Friday, 01 January 2010 20:09 |
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One old year get into retirement, a new one get on the job. This can be considered as the short words to describe the transition from 2009 to 2010, in which Funchal came busy again with the season visitors; those arriving by plane and all those who, stepping ashore from a cruise ship, stay around for a few hours and watch, back on board, the fireworks show marking a night different from all other 364. Show which, as tradition dictates, makes Funchal outstand internationally and makes us pair up with those World capital cities that also celebrate this yearly transition. A sample short video of what we have witnessed once again can be seen on the photo gallery.
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Traditional faces of "The Feast" |
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Written by Mário Oliveira
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Wednesday, 30 December 2009 00:00 |
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Madeiran tradition has always had close connections with Christmas season, which many still call "A Festa", The Feast, and concerning Christmas symbols nativity is, beyond any doubt, the most represent-ative. Not only in churches, but also at home this is the most value component and the one who calls for most of the building task effort. The one which appeals more closely to creativeness and careful elaboration down to the smallest detail. This year there was an added attraction at home, which consisted of a nativity live interpretation by Carlota and Sofia...
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