Young exchange students pay tribute to Eugénio Tavares by visiting the Casa Museu, a must-see for immersing themselves in the Cape Verdean soul.
Nova Sintra City, July 13, 2025 (Bravanews) - In a gesture that unites Cape Verde's past and future, the Eugénio Tavares House Museum, located on the island of Brava, became the stage for a significant tribute by the young participants in the exchange held as part of the IV Conference of the Decade of the Ocean of Fire, promoted by the Presidency of the Republic. The visit highlights the importance of cultural memory in the construction of national identity.
The House Museum, dedicated to the poet, writer and composer Eugénio Tavares, an inescapable figure who profoundly marked Cape Verdean culture, reaffirms itself as a must-see. More than just an exhibition space, it offers a true immersion in the author's life and work, allowing visitors, particularly the younger generation, to learn about the intimate traces of his career and his unique contribution to morna - the greatest musical expression of the Cape Verdean soul.
For the Presidency of the Republic, the Casa Museu collection is a treasure trove that brings together the poet's personal objects and presents content that celebrates Cape Verde's culture, history and intangible heritage. The natural highlight is morna, a musical genre that, thanks to figures like Eugénio Tavares, was recently recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The presence of the young people on exchange, directly involved in a conference focused on sustainability and the future of the oceans, underscores the central message of the visit: "Know the past to build the future!". By immersing themselves in the legacy left by Eugénio Tavares, they absorb not only the literary and musical richness, but also the deep sense of identity and belonging that the poet knew how to eternalize in his works.
This initiative, part of the activities of the IV Conference of the Decade of the Ocean, demonstrates the commitment of the Presidency of the Republic of Cape Verde to link the sustainable development agenda and ocean awareness with the appreciation of cultural and historical heritage, ensuring that the new generation is fully aware of the roots that sustain the future of the nation. The Eugénio Tavares House Museum in Nova Sintra thus continues to be a beacon of Bravense and Cape Verdean culture, inspiring the defense of identity through art and history.
