The traditional festivals throughout the archipelago are usually commemorated on Saints days. The programmes usually include a church service, processions, drumming and music, followed by public get-togethers with the eating of specially prepared foods. Some festivals have their own traditions that vary from one island to another.

Calendar of Festivals

• The carnival, which is held in February or March around Ash Wednesday, is celebrated on all islands, though most fully on Sao Vicente and Sao Nicolau.
   
  
• In April the festival of Bandeira de Sao Filipe is held on the island of Fogo.
   
  
• In June the Tabanka, the feast day preceding St John’s day is held on Santiago and Maio.
   
  
• In May and June there are the traditional festivals of St John and St Anthony on the islands of Brava, Santo Antao and Sao Nicolau.
   
  
• August brings the lively music festival of Baia das Gatas on the island of Sao Vicente. The people descend on Baia das Gatas for a weekend of music, dancing and eating.

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