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Expo Sénior Cultural Festival Brought 210 Participants to Madeira Tecnopolo

· Updated · Madeira Journal News Desk

The Funchal City Council organised another edition of the Expo Sénior: Cultural Festival to promote active aging and cultural participation.

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What happened

The event took place on 30 October, between 14:30 and 17:45, at the Ursa Maior Auditorium in Madeira Tecnopolo. It aimed to promote creativity, value talent, and encourage active participation of the senior population in the cultural and social life of the municipality. According to the council, the festival featured ten groups from municipal spaces and invited institutions, with a total of 210 participants. Performances included dance, singing, theatre, and poetry, resulting from months of preparation and joint work.

What it means for you

The Expo Sénior: Cultural Festival was a one-day event on 30 October, between 14:30 and 17:45, at the Ursa Maior Auditorium in Madeira Tecnopolo, so it is now over. Related guide: Madeira espetada, bolo do caco, and poncha: what to order.

Correction, 31 October 2026: an earlier version of this article described the festival as upcoming. It took place on 30 October.

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