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Categories: CULTURE
Portugal craft fairs promoting heritage
Entities: Ribeira de Pena · Fafe Municipality · Feira Nacional de Artesanato · João Noronha · Rendas de Bilros
Overview
In late July 2026 a series of Portuguese fairs highlighted the country’s intangible cultural heritage. The Ribeira de Pena Linen Fair, now in its 25th edition, showcased local weaving traditions and a new antiques market in nearby Figueiró dos Vinhos, drawing visitors with regional foods and historic crafts. A few days later, the National Craft Fair in Vila do Conde gathered artisans from across Portugal, centering on the traditional Rendas de Bilros lace and certified straw‑braiding techniques from Fafe, both recognized with protected geographical status. Together, the events illustrate a coordinated effort to preserve and publicise diverse Portuguese crafts, from historic textiles to vintage objects, through regional exhibitions and workshops.
Timeline
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1 day ago
[CULTURE] 7 sourcesVila do Conde National Craft Fair showcases Rendas de Bilros lace and Fafe’s certified straw braidingThe Vila do Conde National Craft Fair (25 July‑9 August) features workshops on the traditional Rendas de Bilros lace and highlights Fafe’s certified straw‑braiding artisans, promoting Portugal’s intangible‑ch
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5 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesRibeira de Pena and Figueiró dos Vinhos hold fairs on linen, antiquesPortugal’s Ribeira de Pena hosts its 25th linen fair with 65 exhibitors, seeking intangible heritage status, while Figueiró dos Vinhos adds a Velharias (antiques) market featuring veteran collectors Valdemar &
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airinformacao.pt · anoticia.pt · avozdetrasosmontes.pt · briefing.pt · carajasojornal.com.br · cidadehoje.sapo.pt · comunhao.com.br · expressodefafe.pt · noticiasdecoimbra.pt · pportodosmuseus.pt · radiocastrense.pt