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The International Folklore Festival “Ponte do Mouro and Alvarinho” is an effective member of C.I.O.F.F. (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Art, which belongs to UNESCO)since November 2006, C.I.D. (International Dance Council) since 2005 and I.O.V. (International Organization of Folk Art) since 2004.
The festival has a growing success due to the high level of invited groups, the great organization and the atmosphere of friendship among the groups and the population of Monção. The shows in Monção take place in Deu-la-deu Square with 1.500 seats and a huge area around to see the show standing up. In the same square each group has the possibility to set up a table and sell handcraft, CD’s, etc. showing to the public the region where it comes from.
Meals and accommodation are in a High School 8 km away from Monção.

Participants
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Get to know the posters from previous editions and the countries that participated

Edition

2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998,

1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986

 

Sponsors and volunteering
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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:

. Amigos do Rancho de Barbeita
. Bombeiros de Monção
. Comissão Festas N. Srª das Dores      
. Comerciantes
. Escola Secundária Monção                                          
. Força Aérea Portuguesa
. GNR                                                              
. Jornal Terra Minhota                                        
. Junta de Freguesia de Barbeita             
. Marinha Portuguesa                             
. Quinta da Boavista
. Rádio Local de Monção

               


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