# Cultural heritage preservation in Portugal and Cape Verde > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-heritage-preservation-in-portugal-and-cape-verde > Updated: 2026-10-16T10:21:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Cultural heritage celebrations and preservation efforts are being highlighted across Portugal and Cape Verde. In Portugal, events include the presentation of the Vela Votiva de Santa Marta de Portuzelo in Porto, a votive candle recently added to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In Porto Santo, efforts continue to have the Podengo do Porto Santo recognized as an indigenous breed through a dedicated dog show. Other regional activities include a roundtable in Madeira discussing local traditions like the Calçada Madeirense and the Ash Procession, as well as an industrial archaeology discussion in Covilhã regarding the history of the wool industry. In Cape Verde, initiatives to honor National Culture and Communities Day include the release of a documentary titled ‘Morada di Sodadi’ regarding emigration history, and educational efforts to promote the cimboa, a traditional musical instrument, among students. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Cultural heritage celebrations held in Madeira, Covilhã, and Cape Verde Cultural heritage events are being held in Madeira, Covilhã, and Cape Verde, featuring discussions on intangible heritage, the history of the wool industry, and the preservation of traditional music and emigrãt 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-heritage-celebrations-held-in-madeira-covilh-and-cape-verde ### 2026-10-14: Cultural heritage events announced in Porto and Porto Santo Cultural events in Portugal include the presentation of the Santa Marta de Portuzelo votive candle in Porto and the 5th Podengo do Porto Santo Dog Show in Madeira. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-heritage-events-announced-in-porto-and-porto-santo --- Cite as: Cultural heritage preservation in Portugal and Cape Verde. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-heritage-preservation-in-portugal-and-cape-verde