The “pinta” of Alcântara that made it the best march in Lisbon. The images

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The winners of the big night of Santos Populares in Lisbon were the marchers from Alcântara. They were followed on the podium by Marvila and Alfama.

The Marcha de Alcântara – whose motto was ‘No matter how much paint runs, Alcântara is the neighborhood with the most paint’ – was the big winner of the 2024 Lisbon Marches Competition, which saw representatives from 20 Lisbon neighborhoods parade down Avenida da Liberdade on Wednesday night.

The "pinta" of Alcântara that made it the best march in Lisbon. The images The "pinta" of Alcântara that made it the best march in Lisbon. The images The "pinta" of Alcântara that made it the best march in Lisbon. The images The "pinta" of Alcântara that made it the best march in Lisbon. The images The "pinta" of Alcântara that made it the best march in Lisbon. The images

You can see various images of the Alcântara March in the gallery accompanying this article.

“Your determination, energy and originality did not go unnoticed, long live Alcântara,” wrote the Alcântara Parish Council on Facebook, congratulating the organization, “marchers, musicians and everyone involved”.

In second place were the Marcha de Marvila and the Marcha de Alfama.

The 20 marches in competition were assessed by a jury chaired, in this edition, by Albano Ginja and made up of Rita Spider (Choreography Assessment), Fernando Alvarez (Set Design Assessment), Ana Paula Rocha (Costume Design Assessment), Carlos Leitão (Lyrics Assessment), Rui Massena (Music Assessment) and Leonor Padinha (EGEAC representative). The central theme of the Great Lisbon March was ‘O Tejo Afinal’, with lyrics by Flávio Gil and music by João Paulo Soares.

Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert is a 55-year-old writer and journalist based in Porto, Portugal. Born in France, he brings a unique blend of French and Portuguese perspectives to his work. Education Hervé studied Journalism and Literature at the University of Lyon in France. After completing his studies, he gained valuable experience working with various French media outlets (Portugal France also). Career He worked for several years as a journalist in France before making the move to Portugal. In Porto, he joined the Portugal Pulse team as a staff writer. Skills Hervé specializes in storytelling, investigative journalism, and cultural commentary. He has a flair for capturing complex issues in a relatable way. Personal Life He currently resides in Porto and enjoys the city's rich culture, from Fado music to Francesinha cuisine. Hervé continues to maintain strong ties to his French heritage, often traveling back to France for family visits and cultural exploration. With his unique background and diverse skill set, Hervé Hubert adds a layered, multicultural lens to every story he covers.

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