Slide ID
CV-85-068
_pkUnique ID
CV85068
Slide Date
1-1-1985
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Island
Boa Vista
Identifier
CV85068
Date
January 1985
Description
Pictured is a gathering in Cape Verde known as a "despedida" or farewell party. This particular one, on the island of Boa Vista, is held for those individuals leaving the island. Some local musicians are seen in the background, probably getting ready to provide entertainment as Boa Vista is well known source of fine Cape Verdean musicians.
Keywords
Boa Vista, despedida, party, music, musicians
Box
1
Folder
9
Recommended Citation
Baxter, David, "Boa Vista "Despedida" (Farewell Party) (1 of 5)" (1985). David Baxter papers: Cape Verde photographs. 666.
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/baxter_gallery/666
Keywords
Boa Vista, despedida, party, music, musicians
Notes
Notes by David Baxter