TRADITIONS…

Coimbra

INTRODUCTION

Coimbra is a city in Portugal. Although it served

as the nation's capital during the High Middle Ages,

it is better known for its university, the University of

Coimbra, which is one of the oldest in Europe and

the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese

speaking world.

This tradition dates back to the 50s of the XIX

century .The first parties linked to the Burning of the

Ribbons took place in 1901. Nowadays, it takes place in

May, when University students organize a parade from

University to Downtown. The cars are decorated with

the colours of each College. Students drink and enjoy

themselves a lot.

QUEIMA DAS FITAS

SERENATA MONUMENTAL

Also known as Serenata

Monumental, it is the event that marks

the beginning of Queima das Fitas. It

is one of the highlights in which

University Students sing Fado, taking

place in Sé Velha at midnight. The

Serenade has a special meaning for

students, because it symbolizes the end

of studies for some and the beginning

for others. Thousands of students

enjoy the Serenata, dominating silence

in the audience during the singing of

fado.

It is the music of the University students.

It is performed with the traditional

Guitarra created by Artur Paredes, and

usually accompanied by a classic acoustic

guitar and male voices..

The University of Coimbra has an

important Fado section where students can

learn how to play and sing

FADO DE COIMBRA

Work carried out by Alexandra

César, Bárbara Castro and Eva

Oliveira.

Class 7A

INFROMATION