Wednesday, August 13, 2008

A replica of the Gate of São Jerónimo

A prize winning replica - Gate of São Jeronimo showcased during the Festa de Lusofonia 2004. The different replicas constructed every year are the conception, design, fabrication and execution of Francisco Lopes (Chiquinho) assisted by Oscar Noruega and other community members.
The interior display and ornamentation is by Henriqueta Colaço, Olinda Amaral and others. Damão food is the art of Maria Antónia Colaço and Violeta Britto.
Cultural performance is organized by Jack Colaço, Charlot Noruega, Athos Fernandes and Emalita Rocha with the help of the group members mentioned in other clips.
Other countries participating are Angola, Mozambique, Cabe Verde, Macau, Brazil, Portugal, East Timor, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé e Príncipe and Goa Damão e Diu.

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