Aganpanthus

The blue-and-white globe shaped blossoms of the Lily of the Nile line Madeira’s roadside banks in the summer. O globo azul e branco em forma de flores da linha Lily of the Nile, na margem da estrada da Madeira, no verão.

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Manhãs de Páscoa

These festive plants bloom right on cue for Christmas; note that the showy scarlet part is actually the bract. Estas plantas festivas florescem no Natal; note que a parte escarlate vistosa é na verdade a bráctea.

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Madeira Wine / Vinho Madeira

?? Madeira Wine history begins shortly after the discovery of Madeira island, as there are historical records that prove that 25 years after the beginning of its colonisation, Madeira Wine was already being exported. This ‘nectar of the Gods’, which is one of the symbols of Madeira Island, is enjoyed all over the world. Chosen […]

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Wickerwork / Vimes

?? The wickerwork industry has its foundation in 1850 in the parish of Camacha, where the largest production of this type of craft in Madeira is found. The trees that originate this work – Willows trees, grow on lands with plenty of water and each plant can produce between 2 to 5 kilograms of willow.Once […]

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Tapestry / Tapeçaria

?? The art of Madeira Tapestry began at the end of last century, more specifically in 1936, by the hand of the Kiekeben families, of German origin, that when seeking to diversify the production of its embroidery factory, decided to create a tapestry studio.Its development was fast, having generated a positive impact on the local […]

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