User:Gerberbt/sandbox/The Folk Group of the House of the People of Camacha has as main objective to collect, to preserve and to divulge the Regional Folklore of Madeira.

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Hometown Camacha - Madeira

About The Folk Group of the House of the People of Camacha has as main objective to collect, to preserve and to divulge the Regional Folklore of Madeira.

Current Location Camacha - Madeira categories Musician/Band

STORY Born on November 1, 1948, under the guidance of Dr. Alfredo Ferreira Nóbrega Júnior, with the purpose of representing Madeira in the International Competition of Popular Dances in Madrid - Spain, where he obtained the 2nd Prize in Mixed Dance. From the beginning he had the honor of having the 1st Artistic Director, the illustrious Madeiran Carlos Maria dos Santos, who contributed greatly to the projection of the both in the Region and beyond. Thanks to a large number of men and women who have passed through it, the Group has been continuously active during these 60 years, thus becoming the oldest Folklore Group in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. With the joy that characterizes it, it transmits through its songs, dances and other manifestations, the soul of its people, the feeling of its people. In a world of increasing global interactions, the Folkloric Group of the House of the People of Camacha ensures the survival of an important cultural heritage bequeathed by its ancestors.

Camacha Camacha is a village in the Municipality of Santa Cruz, 10km from Funchal and is located at 700m altitude, in the hilly area of the interior of the island of Madeira. It belonged to the parish of the Caniço until the year of its creation being definitively constituted in the year of 1680. "It seems very old the denomination Camacha, supposing that its name comes from some Sesmeiro or settler of Camacho, that perhaps there owns lands or had housing ". It is one of the most picturesque parishes of the island of Madeira, being known mainly for its flowers, crafts and folklore. "In the low zone abound the fertile grounds, where the most varied vegetables are produced. To the north, the mountain range, where native and exotic species vegetate ". It has numerous Quintas, many of these built by Englishmen who settled here and who had a predilection for this parish, being for its influence, where soccer was played for the first time in Portugal. The Camacha wickerwork, once a nearly private industry in this village, employing whole families, about 60% of the population of the 7000 inhabitants. The current population is around 10,000, dividing the most diverse occupations. Due to its difficult access, for many years, it was a parish where an endless array of traditions was preserved that the Folkloric Group of the House of the People of Camacha is proud to collect, preserve and spread.

Main songs and traditional dances:

Baile das Camacheiras Baile Pesado Baile de Ponta do Sol Dance of the Canhas Dance of the Flame-Rita de Gaula Dance of the Mourisca Baille das Romarias Baile de Alla Moda Brinco D 'Eight Dancing of the Little Flame Dance of the Flame Rita da Camacha I cried I Play of the Little Girl is Sad Song of the Cava Song of the Load Song of the Fiandeiras ...

Costumes Having the Group arose with the purpose of representing Madeira and its traditions, the chosen artistic costume, was the one that was generalized by all the parishes of the South of the Island in the XVIII and early XIX centuries. Female Costume: - Earth Linen Shirt; Vest or red bodice trimmed with a green garter, tied at the front with a yellow cord, embroidered at the front and back; Skirt listed, woven of wool, red background with vertical stripes; A short red-and-burgundy cloak trimmed with beaks and a green alloy trim; Dark blue carapace; Bota chaã with red debris in the barrel. Man Costume: Costume de Seriguilha - Long trouser of seriguilha; Waistcoat of the same fabric; Linen Earth Shirt; Sheepskin Barreto (Brown) Villain Costume - Long-sleeved earthen linen shirt; Linen shorts; Blue carapace; Bota chã and Waistline on the waist

National Representations:

From North to South of Mainland Portugal and the Azores.

International Representations:

Europe Africa North America South America Australia

Other Activities:

Cantar dos Reis Traditional Lenten Games Participation in the Feasts of the Holy Spirit Embellishments at the source of St. John Gala of Folklore "Mary Ascension" Animation at the Mass Pastors' Christmas Elaboration of the Staircase Lapinha Thematic exhibitions Conviviums, walks, etc ...

Publications / Editions - 6 Vinyl disks with 33 rotations with 4 themes each, recorded in the 50/60 decade; - LP vinyl with 12 songs recorded in the 70's; - CD - Baile das Camacheiras recorded in 1996; - CD - 50th Anniversary, 1998; - Video cassette Christmas traditions; - Commemorative medal of the 50th anniversary. - CD "Baile da Camacha" - reissue of vinyl records recorded in the 50s / 60s - CD "Baile da Chama-rita da Camacha" - celebrations of the 65th anniversary.