Live performances from windows and balconies in Porto to the world
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Filipa Brito
The "Festival Varandas em Casa" (Balconies at Home) challenged the Portuguese to take their performances to their balconies, patios or windows, in these times of shutdown to fight Covid-19.
Morning hours were devoted to the youngest audiences, afternoon; as of 5.30pm, the "Varandas" showcased some of the best talents, professional or amateurs and they can be enjoyed on social media.
So, balconies from the entire country, including Porto, were a breath of fresh air and good mood!
The "Varandinhas" (Little Balconies") showcased the younger ones reciting, chanting or reading, and the "Varandas" ("Balconies") was the stage for the older people to strengthen the motto #StayHome.
See here the performances by following the hashtags: @festivalvarandas #festivalvarandas #festivalvarandasemcasa #euficoemcasa #ficaemcasa #stayathome #stayhome.