Terceira Island Carnival Museum - Hélio Costa

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Açores > Praia da Vitória > Lajes

Location

The Terceira Island Carnival Museum, Hélio Costa is located in the town of Lajes, which is part of the municipality of Praia da Vitória. It is situated within the Public Garden of Vila das Lajes, housed in a building that reflects the traditional architecture of the Ramo Grande region. Its location in the heart of the town offers a tranquil and accessible setting for visitors.

The Soul of Terceira Carnival

This museum space is dedicated to preserving and disseminating the richness of the Terceira Island Carnival, one of the most expressive and deeply felt local festivities. Through various exhibition approaches, the museum seeks to illustrate the identity, history, and development of this popular celebration. It is a place that allows visitors to understand the profound connection of Carnival to the Terceirense community, a festival that the people organize and experience with great enthusiasm.

The Legacy of Hélio Costa

The museum is a tribute to Hélio Costa, a central figure in the history of Terceirense Carnival. Hélio Costa dedicated his life to writing lyrics for the traditional danças and bailinhos, contributing significantly to the cultural heritage of this celebration. By bearing his name, the museum perpetuates the memory and vast legacy of this remarkable lyricist, who marked generations with his creativity and humor.

A Collection of Carnival Memories

The museum's collection is composed of a diverse set of elements, many of them kindly donated over the years by enthusiasts and active participants of the Carnival. These pieces, along with photographs and documents, form exhibitions that tell the story and significance of this very important festival for the island. Visitors can thus immerse themselves in the essence of Carnival, appreciating its cultural value and how it has evolved over time.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt