"Saberes que Inspiram" Exhibition Highlights Madeira's Intangible Heritage

The exhibition at Torre do Capitão, until October 17th, features student works on the region's cultural heritage.

Exhibition of intangible cultural heritage with traditional artifacts and figures in the background.
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Exhibition of intangible cultural heritage with traditional artifacts and figures in the background.

The exhibition “Intangible Heritage: Inspiring Knowledge”, on display at the Torre do Capitão until October 17th, presents works by students from the Escola Secundária Francisco Franco focusing on the region's intangible cultural heritage.

The exhibition, which brings together student creations inspired by various manifestations of the regional intangible cultural heritage, was inaugurated with the presence of the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Environment and Culture, Eduardo Jesus. He highlighted the importance of collecting, preserving, and transmitting traditional knowledge and practices, emphasizing the crucial role of schools in connecting young people with this heritage.
The aim of this initiative is to ensure that ancestral knowledge remains alive and is valued by new generations. The exhibition is planned to tour other municipalities in Madeira, including Ponta do Sol and São Vicente.
Based on information from the official source: Direção Regional da Cultura (Madeira) (01/10/2026)