Boa Morte, Sao Tome and Principe, Sept 3, 2026 (AFP) - Medieval Europe and Africa collide in Sao Tome traditional theatre

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2026-09-03
A carved bamboo flute trills before the percussion picks up the pace as the performers on Sao Tome bring a medieval European tragedy to life on the island off Africa's west coast. Brought to the Gulf of Guinea archipelago nation more than 500 years ago by Portuguese colonialists, the UNESCO-listed tradition of open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to conquer the Sao Tome and Principe public to this day. "People love this culture because it speaks t......
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