Programme | 2014 Theme: “Mother, a world of flowers for you” May 1st to 7th Flower Carpets - Central walkways of Avenida Arriaga and Largo do Chafariz Flower Market depicting “Charolas“ celebration - Central walkways of Avenida Arriaga, between the Cathedral and the Regional Secretariat for Culture, Tourism and Transports The Kingdom of Flowers - Young women dressed in costumes depicting flowers pageant in the central walkways of Avenida Arriaga (until May, 4th ) 59th Flower Exhibition at Largo da Restauração - Organised by the Regional Secretariat for Environment and Natural Resources “Madeira Embroidery inspired by Flowers” - Organised by the Madeira Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts Institute (IVBAM) - Central walkway of Avenida Arriaga, in front of Loja do Cidadão “World Flowers Photos” - Photography exhibition by Carlos Capelão - Espaço Infoarte at the Regional Secretariat for Culture, Tourism and Transports Thursday, 1st May Official opening of the Flower Festival 3pm - 8pm - Performances by the Casa do Povo da Camacha Folk Group in Funchal city centre 5pm - 6pm - “Flowers and Gastronomy” Project - Themed workshop: Black scabbard fish and traditional pork in a wine and garlic marinade: history and confection - Largo do Chafariz Friday, May 2nd 10am - Noon - “Flowers and Gastronomy” Project - Themed workshop: Honey Cake: history and confection - Largo do Chafariz 10am - 3pm - Performances by the Monteverde Folk Group in Funchal city centre 10.30am - 2pm - Demonstrations of flower arranging by Madeira Flower Club (NAFAS) - exhibition until May 6th, from 10am to 4pm - at Funchal’s English Church 3pm - 8pm - Performances by the Boa Nova Ethnography and Folk Group in Funchal city centre Saturday, May 3rd Children’s Parade and Wall of Hope Ceremony: 9am - Children gathering at Avenida Arriaga, in front of the Municipal Garden 10am - Children's Parade - Itinerary: Avenida Arriaga, Avenida Zarco, Rua Câmara Pestana and Praça do Município 11am - Symbolic construction of the Wall of Hope at Praça do Município - Release of doves and a show for children by an entertainment group 10am - Noon - “Flowers and Gastronomy” Project - Themed workshop: Regional Fruit and Vegetables - An orchard in the Atlantic - Largo do Chafariz 3pm - 8pm - Performances by the Casa do Povo da Camacha Folk Group in Funchal city centre
Sunday, May 4th 10am - Noon - “Flowers and Gastronomy” Project - Carving show: decorations with floral elements - Largo do Chafariz 10am - 3pm - Folklore Performances by the Camacha Recreational and Cultural Association in Funchal city centre 4pm - Flower Festival Parade Order and theme of the groups participating in the Float Parade -“30 Years in Bloom” - João Egídio Rodrigues - “The Magic Forest” - Sorrisos de Fantasia - “Mother...Six Letters” (Mãe... Três Letras) - Isabel Borges - “Carpet of flowers for all the mothers in the world” - Samba Caneca Furada School - “Mother, an Orchid for you” - Geringonça Entertainment Association - “For you, Mother...” - Fábrica de Sonhos - “ Mother´s Tribute” - Turma do Funil - “The Smile of Flowers” - Fura Samba Association - “Madeira, Mother and May” - Bairro da Argentina Sports, Cultural and Recreational Association Itinerary: Starting point at Funchal’s Harbour roundabout, Avenida Francisco Sá Carneiro, Francisco Sá Carneiro roundabout, Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses (south lane) to Praça da Autonomia Monday, May 5th 10am - 3pm - Folklore Performances by the Camacha Recreational and Cultural Association in Funchal city centre 3pm - 8pm - Performances by the Boa Nova Ethnography and Folk Group in Funchal city centre Tuesday, May 6th 2pm - 7pm - Performances by the Monteverde Folk Group in Funchal city centre Wednesday, May 7th 11am - 4pm - Folklore Performances by the Camacha Cultural and Recreational Association Group in Funchal city centre May, 10th and 11th III Reid’s Palace Classic Auto Show 2014
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