Story and significance
About
Located in Santa Catarina on Santiago island, this museum preserves the Tabanka tradition, the most authentic musical and social expression of Sotavento Islands culture, vital to Cabo Verde heritage.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
The Museu da Tabanka is a dedicated ethnographic museum exhibiting cultural rituals, musical instruments, and traditional garments of the Sotavento Islands. Tabanka represents a key festive music genre and social movement within Cabo Verde. The displays showcase conch shells, ceremonial drums, and vibrant costumes. Its location inside the island can be found on the Map.
The museum focuses on preserving artifacts representing cultural independence and resistance developed during the post-slavery era. It frequently hosts community art workshops.
Practical notes before you go
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- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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Historic sites
Cidade Velha Historic Site
Located on Santiago, the largest island of the Sotavento Islands group, Cidade Velha is the first capital of Cabo Verde and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Historic sites
Fortaleza Real de Sao Filipe
Situated on Santiago island in the Sotavento Islands region, this historic fortress was constructed to defend the coastlines of Cabo Verde from pirates.