URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair

URDI Sal

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Arts & CultureSanta Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsURDI's deliberate decentralisation from Sao
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CVE
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair in Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio

URDI, whose name comes from the Portuguese verb urdir, to weave, is Cabo Verde's national handicrafts and design fair, decentralised to Sal island for the first time after ten editions in Sao Vicente, staged in Santa Maria's Praca Manuel Antonio from March 25 to 29 under the motto Valorizar o que e nosso. Opened by Minister of Culture Augusto Veiga, the five-day event combines craft exhibition and sale with workshops, live demonstrations and evening shows and DJ performances.

URDI, the Cape Verdean Handicrafts and Design Fair, takes its name from the Portuguese verb urdir, to weave, a deliberate metaphor for the event's mission of weaving together craft traditions from across Cabo Verde's scattered islands into one shared showcase.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

URDI's deliberate decentralisation from Sao Vicente, its original home for ten editions, to Sal specifically to reach a more cosmopolitan international tourist audience is a genuine, documented strategic decision rather than an incidental venue change, reflecting real national policy interest in connecting Cape Verdean craft traditions to the country's biggest tourism market

02

The mystery stays covered

Its opening presided over personally by the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries underscores its status as a national cultural priority, and its combination of daytime craft commerce with evening shows and DJ performances gives it a broader entertainment format than a typical static craft market

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

URDI's deliberate decentralisation from Sao Vicente, its original home for ten editions, to Sal specifically to reach a more cosmopolitan...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

For URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair, plan transport around the exact Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suits both daytime craft browsing and evening outdoor entertainment; sun protection helps for daytime stalls given Sal's strong, consistent sunshine.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair, stay near the part of Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

CVE

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map14.93 N, 23.51 WOpen in Google Maps

Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio, Sal, Cabo Verde

Nearest airportSID — Amílcar Cabral
TransportFor URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair, plan transport around the exact Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair, stay near the part of Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair?

URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair is listed for Past edition: 25–29 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does URDI Sal Crafts and Design Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio, Cabo Verde. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Santa Maria/Praça Manuel Antonio, Sal, Cabo Verde

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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