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“Paradise is when your mind is in a perfect state,” says Frederick Lenz, and that’s what Cabo Verde offers you — it’s as colourful as happy if you only discover its vibrant energy, natural beauty and great culture. The more you get to know the place, the more fascinating it gets. Explore the Island of Sal through this website, and see if you fall in love with what Sal can offer you.
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Buddy Bar: The Most Popular Music Spot on Sal
If you’ve been researching bars in Santa Maria, you’ve probably seen or heard Buddy Bar mentioned everywhere. It’s that characteristic, orange-colored corner building on Rua 1 de Junho that many travel blogs seem to rave about. But what’s the real deal with this place?
Ocean Café: Sensational For Its Good Music And Dance
Right in the heart of Santa Maria, facing the historic town square and just 50 meters from the beach, stands one of the important centres of local nightlife, Ocean Café.
How to Play Ouril: Rules of The Traditional Game
Ouril (also spelt ouri, uril, urim, or ori depending on the island) is a traditional Cape Verdean board game of the mancala family. It was brought to Cabo Verde by enslaved people from West Africa and has been passed down through generations. The game is especially popular among men, often played in public squares and port towns, such as Mindelo (São Vicente). In essence, Ouril is a two-player strategy game where each player “sows” seeds and captures the opponent’s seeds to gain an advantage. Below is a comprehensive guide in two parts: first, a beginner-friendly walk-through of rules and gameplay; second, advanced tips on strategy and regional variations (including notes on the island of Sal).
Understanding Cape Verde
An essential step towards truly understanding a country’s culture is diving into its history. Events from the past profoundly shape local customs, behaviours, and the community’s character. To see Cabo Verde beyond its image as a sun-soaked tourist paradise, you first need to get familiar with its past — learning Caboverdian history is your starting point. From there, the authentic beauty and richness of local life become genuinely visible. Explore our pages to discover more about genuine Cape Verdean culture, away from tourist clichés.
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Western Africa and Cabo Verde, 1790S-1830s
Western Africa and Cabo Verde, 1790s-1830s(…) addresses the collaboration of slave traders and shipmasters engaged in legitimate commerce.
Cape Verde’s Empresarias: Image and Reality
“The West African Republic of Cape Verde was under socialist governance from the time of independence in 1975 until its first multi-party government initiated privatization in 1991. The study examines, as of the mid-90s, the emergent entrepreneurial lives of a small...