Cape Verde Islands Festivals & Fiestas
The location of the Cape Verde islands means that the cape Verdian people have a number of interesting cultural influences. While all inhabitants are proud of their national heritage they also enjoy their cultural ties with West Africa, Caribbean and Brazil. The cape Verdian people are constantly looking for any excuse to parade up and down the street with flamboyant clothes on. Quite often a festival can be started by little more that 6 people and a party hat, as everyone is desperate not to miss out on the fun. Throughout the year there are festivals in Sal, Boa Vista, Sao Vicente, San Antao, Sau Nicolau, Maio, Santiago or Fogo and here is a brief guide of some of the larger events that take place on the Cape Verde islands.
The Cape Verde annual Carnival: Most nations have carnivals on a specific day of the year, in the Cape Verde islands they dedicate February and march to a constant party. You will see the festival on Sal, Boa Vista, Sao Vicente, San Antao, Sau Nicolau, Maio, Santiago and Fogo.
Ashes day - Cape Verde Festivals
Ashes day festival is a feast. It is one of the most celebrated festivals on Sal, Boa Vista, Sau Nicolau, Maio, Sao Vicente, San Antao, Santiago and Fogo.
Gamboa Festival - Cape Verde Festivals
The Gamboa festival is a musical demonstration of the local music which is a cross between salsa and Latino styles and is a real treat for anyone that has never heard it.
Independence day of Cape Verde - Cape Verde Festivals
Celebrated on all the islands every July 5th. The celebrations are loud and tend to get very late. A word of warning, it may seem like a good idea to drink the local drink grogue but believe me drink it slowly, otherwise there is a good chance that you will pass out and not wake up for a fortnight.
There are countless other celebrations in Sal, Boa Vista, Sao Vicente, San Antao, Sau Nicolau, Maio, Santiago and Fogo, for more information on times, events and dates contact us and we will let you know.