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“Biggest Christmas ever”: Lagoa’s Municipality is ready for month-long Christmas celebrations

This year, Lagoa will celebrate its “biggest Christmas ever”, with an ice rink, carousels, Christmas fairs across the Municipality, musical shows, walks, nativity scenes, street parties and lots of children’s entertainment

– November 27, 2023 | Text Alexandra Stilwell | Photo JackF, Getty Images

Starting this November 30, Christmas-themed activities and entertainment will be held across the Municipality to entertain and delight “kids” of all ages.

The Municipality of Lagoa is preparing “the biggest Christmas ever” with a vast programme for children and adults, including an ice rink, carousels, Christmas fairs across the Municipality, musical shows, walks, nativity scenes, streetparties and lots of children’s entertainment.

Lagoa will host its Christmas celebrations between November 30 and December 30 on the Carlos do Carmo Municipal Auditorium square, the Christmas epicentre of the Municipality.

The square will feature an ice rink, carousels, Santa’s grotto, shows for children and seniors, and musical shows for everyone. The activities will be open to the public from Monday to Friday, between 2pm and 7pm, on Saturdays from 10am to 9pm and Sundays from 10am to 7pm.

On Fridays, there will be shows at 3.30pm for the senior community. On Saturdays, at 6pm, musical performances and on Sundays, at 3.30pm, children’s entertainment. Entry is free, as is using the carousels and ice rink.

Next weekend, Ferragudo will host Artenata on the Largo Rainha D. Leonor. The oldest Christmas fair in the Municipality will feature various crafts, delicious delicacies, seasonal food, and plenty of entertainment.

On December 7, 8, 9 and 10, the city of Lagoa will host the Lagoa Christmas Fair on the Largo do Auditorio Municipal Carlos do Carmo, with more than 20 exhibitors, a parade of more than 600 Fathers Christmases and lots of children’s entertainment.

On the 8, 9 and 10, Christmas will also arrive in Porches with a Christmas Fair in the town’s urban centre with over15 exhibitors selling the best regional products, the opportunity to participate in a “Reindeer Walk”, beautiful Christmas lights and lots of entertainment.

The following weekend (15, 16 and 17), a Christmas Fair will take place in Carvoeiro, next to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação, and in Estômbar, in the municipal garden. On the 21, 22 and 23, it will be Parchal‘s turn to hold a Christmas Fair.

The city of Lagoa will also host a unique and highly successful event, the “Living Statues”. The show will take place on December 15, between 2.30pm and 5.30pm, and on the 16th, between 10am and 1pm, on the Rua 25 de Abril.

The Carlos do Carmo Municipal Auditorium will also host a Christmas concert by the Algarve Jazz Orchestra on December 16 at 7pm, and the Municipal Library of Lagoa will host various Christmas-themed performances, namely plays, such as “Luminous Elves” on December 9 between 10.30am and 11.30am.

November 27, 2023
Lagoa welcomes series of historical and cultural concerts starting this November 24

Sons d’Aquém Mar Music Festival returns for its 4^th edition

– November 17, 2023

The 4th Sons d’Aquém Mar is a “captivating event featuring concerts that celebrate the richness of music and culture”, promising to transport the audience into a world of musical and historical experiences.

The concerts will take place on November 24 and 25, and December 1, 8 and 16, in various venues in the Lagoa municipality.

Programme:

November 24 | S. José Convent | 7pm – historical re-enactment dating back to 1773. Actors and musicians will create characters and scenes that date back to the end of the 18th century, taking the audience on an immersive journey through time.
Entrance is free, and limited to available seats. For reservations: eventos@artis21.pt

November 25 | Quinta da Palmeirinha | 4.30pm – Joana Bagulho, harpsichord concert featuring works transcribed from the music of Carlos Paredes, interwoven with works from the 18th century. Before the concert, a short film by Patricia Leal and Beatriz Cardoso will be presented, addressing environmental issues and water scarcity in the Algarve.
Tickets cost €5 per person and can be purchased via artisxxi.bol.pt. Entrance is free for children under 16.

December 1 | Lagoa Mother Church | 7pm – The Orquestra Barroca D’Aquém Mar orchestrawill present a Christmas concert featuring works by Bach, Telemann and Buxtehude, under the direction of Sigiswald Kuijken.
Tickets cost €5 per person and can be purchased via artisxxi.bol.pt. Entrance is free for children under 16.

December 8 | Porches Church | 7pm – Listeners will journey through the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods with music written for wind instruments, in ”A History of Wind”.
Tickets cost €5 per person and can be purchased via artisxxi.bol.pt. Entrance is free for children under 16.

December 16 | Estômbar Church | 7pm – Group B’rbicacho (featuring viola da gamba, adufe, guitar and vocals) will perform “De Maria em Maria”, a look at Marian devotion in traditional and popular music. It aims to spread the Portuguese musical heritage around the world and tell the tales hidden in this repertoire.
Tickets cost €5 per person and can be purchased via artisxxi.bol.pt. Entrance is free for children under 16.

Sons d’Aquém Mar is a co-production of Artis XXI and Questão Repetida.

Tickets can be purchased online at BOL.pt. For more information, contact eventos@artis21.pt.

November 17, 2023
Christmas season: Lagoa welcomes living statues this December

Christmas Living Statues will return to Lagoa’s Rua 25 de Abril and Largo 5 de Outubro

– November 16, 2023

Photo from Lagoa City Council “Estátuas Vivas No Natal“

A new edition of Lagoa’s Christmas Living Statues has been announced, bringing performers who can remain stationary for several hours.

The event will bring 16 living statues to Lagoa on December 15 (Friday) from 2.30pm to 5.30pm and December 16 (Saturday) from 10am to 1pm.

A wide range of characters will be interpreted by the performers in Rua 25 de Abril and Largo 5 de Outubro, from scenes from the nativity to historical figures.

Photo by Dave Sheldrake, from Lagoa City Council “Estátuas Vivas No Natal“

As part of the municipality’s 250th anniversary celebrations, the living statue of King Dom José I, who officially established Lagoa as a “vila” (village), will be a highlight this year.

During the event, visitors will vote for their favourite living state, and a jury will select the top performer.

“This pioneering event in the south of Portugal aims to promote and dignify artistic creation in this unique performative art form with the best artists at the national level, whilst simultaneously bringing life to the centre of Lagoa and boosting local commerce during the Christmas season,” says Lagoa Municipal Council in a statement to the press.

Article originally published by Michael Bruxo on Portugal Resident.

November 16, 2023
Ferragudo welcomes the 3rd Charity Christmas Choral Concert this November featuring ‘Adágio’ and ‘Ideias do Levante’ choral groups

The event will bring quality choral music to Ferragudo and contribute to the local Support Centre for the Elderly and to Fábrica da Igreja

– November 10, 2023 | Photo Getty Images Signature

The 3rd Charity Christmas Choral Concert, organised by Ideias do Levante Cultural Association and Ferragudo’s parish council, will bring the true Christmas spirit to Ferragudo’s Igreja Matriz Church this November 26 (Sunday) at 5pm.

In support of those in need, entries to the show will be made through a donation to Ferragudo’s Support Centre for the Elderly, and Ferragudo’s Fábrica da Igreja.

Both choral groups have been contributing to the local cultural scene, with events such as Portimão Choir Meeting and Lagoa Choral Week.

The Ideias do Levante Choir was founded in 1996 as part of the Ideias do Levante Association and is currently directed by Maria Saramago. The choir has performed in various parts of the Iberian Peninsula and organises various events throughout the year, including the Lagoa Choral Week. Every Wednesday, it rehearses in CEFLA, in Lagoa, from 8pm to 10pm.

The Adágio choral group was founded in Portimão in September 1989 and currently has around 30 members under the artistic direction of António Alves Alferes Pereira. Its main objective has always been to promote quality choral music, through a very varied repertoire. The group has been organising the Portimão Choir Meeting, in collaboration with the City Council, since 1994.

The concert is recommended for people aged six and over and is limited to the existing capacity.

To reserve your place in advance, fill in an online form at www.ideiasdolevante.info/reservas

On the day of the concert, donations – cash or essential goods – can be delivered to the church.

For more information, contact Ideias do Levante on 282 380 053, from Monday to Friday (except public holidays), from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

Article originally published on Portugal Resident.

November 10, 2023
Portugal Tech Week comes to Lagos this November 18th

Portugal Tech Week brings a day of exciting tech talks about web development, cloud, generative AI, community, and business

– November 9, 2023

The event features a series of talks taking place between November 12 and 22 in different cities in Portugal – Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Braga, Guimarães, Fundão, Aveiro, Funchal, Leiria, Coimbra, Lagos – and online.

Technology enthusiasts will have the opportunity to network with industry experts at the Devfest Lagos 2023, which will feature the latest news about Google tools, tech trends, and new insights on how to start a new project.

The event “stands out as the most decentralised technology event in the country, promoting innovation and collaboration”, according to the organisers.

“Portugal Tech Week brings together the Portuguese technology community and promotes growth and innovation in the sector. With a wide variety of initiatives and events, the Portugal Tech Week is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and technology enthusiasts to connect, learn and collaborate,” they add.

Devfest Lagos 2023 will take place on November 18th, between 9am and 5pm at the Lagos Town Hall, Praça do Município.

Tickets cost 15€, including a welcome kit, 2 coffee breaks and a lunch box.

November 9, 2023
Arade Wine Experience: Lagoa to celebrate World Wine Tourism Day with special event featuring local producers

A full day of local wine tastings

– October 20, 2023

In celebration of World Wine Tourism Day, Lagoa will host a special event, the “Arade Wine Experience”, on Saturday, November 11.

The event will take participants on a wine tour around the municipality, starting with a meet-up at Ferragudo’s Praça Rainha Dona Leonor at 9.30am.

This will be followed at 10am by a tasting of wines from the Algarve Golden Terroir, the joint bid of Lagoa, Lagos and Silves for European Wine Capital of 2023, with a view of the Arade river.

The event will continue at 12.30pm at Arvad Wine, one of the region’s newest winemakers, where participants will arrive by boat for “delicious lunch paired with the winemaker’s wines.”

Morgado do Quintão will be the last stop on the tour at 4pm, a family property which will provide a tasting of “authentic wines” originating from “sustainable and organic practices in which the native and traditional grape varieties of Lagoa and the Algarve take centre stage”.

Participants will then be taken back to Praça Rainha Dona Leonor at 6pm.

Tickets for Arade Wine Experience are already for sale.

Tickets cost €45 per person and can be purchased online or at the ticket offices of CTT, Fnac, Worten, Carlos do Carmo auditorium, São José convent, and the Balcão Único in Lagoa.

Article originally published by Michael Bruxo on Portugal Resident.

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