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Volunteering
The whole festival is carried out by volunteers. They are a major backbone of the festival structure. Without their dedication, commitment and friendship it would simply cease to exist.
Volunteers work tirelessly in very different tasks: guides, interpreters, meal service, pre-festival leaflet distribution, arena staff, etc. Ask anybody who is involved with the Festival and they would say the lasting friendships formed among International groups is unchallenged. A lot of our volunteers book their holidays for the festival week. We are delighted to receive new volunteers each year. That is why we are always waiting for new friends to join this great team. If you are interested in joining us or if you would like more information about volunteering at our festival please don’t hesitate to contact us.
CIOFF, CID e IOV.
The festival is an effective member of these three organizations. They are the greatest worldwide entities that support Folklore and Popular Arts: CIOFF (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art), C.I.D. (International Dance Council) and I.O.V. (International Organization of Folk Art) are non- profit NGO’s whose main goals the following:
1 - Promote, support and coordinate projects that help children and adult integration with their folklore, tradition and culture;br>
2 – Preserve popular culture, dance and cultural heritage of each country or nation;
3 – Serve the cause of PEACE and FRIENDSHIP among people all over the world through cultural exchange.
SPONSORS:
Friends of the Barbeita Folk Group
Monção Firemen
Barbeita Community Church
Podame Community Church
N. Srª das Dores Feast committee
Businessmen
Secondary School of Pias
Portuguese Air Force
Police
Viana do Castelo District Government
”Terra Minhota” Newspaper
Pias Local Parish
Quinta da Boavista
Monção Radio
RTAM (Alto-Minho Tourism)
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