During the weekend of 19 to 21 July, the Aldeia do Xisto of Sobral de São Miguel is celebrating another edition of Xistrilhos.

This event focuses on reviving traditions and encouraging everyone involved to come together, as well as offering gastronomic and ethnographic experiences.

Besides the theatrical and musical entertainment, the event also offers a walk, thematic workshops and the display and sale of traditional products. Local and regional gastronomy will also be highlighted.

As in previous editions, the cultural and professional activities linked to the history of the village will merit special attention, with workshops related to the making of bread and cheese and cultural exhibitions, associated with the Sobral Village Museum.

PROGRAMME

Friday

• 8pm:  Event opening “Xistrilhos Anthem”
• Street entertainment provided by the accordionist José Bonifácio
• 10pm: “Entremezes” by the  Teatro das Beiras, in Largo de S. Miguel

Saturday

• 7am: Walk
• 10am: Event opening “Xistrilhos Anthem”
• Street entertainment from the Coutada Drumming Group,  Os Aldeões (Izifun),  and the Concertinas Group from Gouveia  and Serrabecos
• Thematic workshops
• 5pm: Toy Workshop with Nuno Alves

Sunday

• 10am:  Event opening “Xistrilhos Anthem” 
• Street Entertainment provided by the Tradições da Beira Group,  Reporteres (Izifun),  Serrabecos and  the Estrela da Pousadinha Singing Group
• Thematic Workshops and Traditional Games
• 6pm:  Aldeias do Xisto Fado Series with Fado ao Centro
• 10pm:  Closing event “Xistrilhos Anthem”

Registration for exhibitors is open until 2 July, at the Sobral de São Miguel Parish Council, and it is possible to request the registration form and regulations by emailing jfssmiguel@sapo.pt.

Participation in the Toy Workshop is free of charge, but registration is advised. You can do this at the Junta de Freguesia (Parish Council). 

Why not take part and learn about the history and traditions of Sobral de São Miguel. Plan your entire stay at bookinxisto.com.