Criado em 1963 *** Sócio fundador da federação do folclore português *** Sócio fundador da federação do folclore e etnografia do Algarve *** Inscrito no Inatel e Instituto Português da Juventude (RNAJ) *** Personalidade do ano no Algarve (Área de animação) ano 1988 *** Detentor da medalha municiopal d mérito grau prata em 1992 *** Distinções da Embaixada de Portugal em Marrocos, consulados de Tours e Toulouse, centros de turismo de Portugal na Escandinávia, Alemanha, Espanha, Bélgica e Luxemburgo ***   The Luz Folklore Group is the most representative group of the Algarve and keeps alive its popular traditions, more specific the ones surrounding Tavira. Insert in the riches area of the Algarve concerning Folklore and Ethnography, the Luz Folklore Group is proud to have the best collection of regional dresses. Dances and songs are from the purest algarvian folklore and are presented with all the gaiety and liveliness witch caracterize the people of this area. This Folklore Group has more than 500 performances per year, has been all over Portugal and has received everywhere the most warm welcome and recognition. (Click in the image to extend) They have also travelled extensively in Europe, taking them, an image of the Algarve, to the people of France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Morocco, and U.S.A.