Folk groups from eight different nationalities enliven the city

Starting 23 July, Sunday next, Porto plays host to the International Folk festival. About 250 participants from eight different nationalities will enliven the city.

Numerous arenas through town will feature musical groups from Brazil, Cyprus, and Hungary and also from Poland, India, Czech Republic and Panama.

Stages will be set up at Trindade Metro Station, Quinta de São Romão, Sé Social Centre or Gomes Teixeira Square.

The high moments of this events are two concerts held in the evenings of the 28 and 29 July in "Praça dos Leões", starting at 9.30 pm.

There will also be a parade through the town streets, starting at 3 pm with folk groups singing and dancing. The point of departure is Batalha Square.

Porto City Hall sponsors this event, which is organised by Paranhos Folk Group.