Marchas 2018 Avenida - Marcha Da Mouraria Direct
: The march was led by singer Adriana Lua (making her debut) and Ricardo Velho , both of whom appeared impressively mounted on horses during the parade.
: The performance centered on the "taurine" spirit of the neighborhood. One of its key musical elements told the legend of a famous bull that fell in love with a beautiful artist, to whom he "sang" Olé. Marchas 2018 Avenida - Marcha da Mouraria
: The featured track for the year was "A Fadista e o Toureiro" (The Fado Singer and the Bullfighter), which fits the 2018 city-wide theme "A Canção de Lisboa" (The Song of Lisbon). Competition Results : The march was led by singer Adriana
In 2018, brought a distinctively traditional and "taurine" atmosphere to Lisbon's Avenida da Liberdade during the 86th edition of the Marchas Populares. Titled "Mouraria, a Tourada é o teu Fado" (Mouraria, Bullfighting is your Fado), the performance celebrated the neighborhood's deep historical ties to both bullfighting culture and the soulful roots of Fado. Performance Highlights : The featured track for the year was
: They were awarded a joint prize for Best Float (Melhor Cenografia), sharing the honor with the neighborhoods of Alto do Pina and Bela Flor. Event Context Date : June 12-13, 2018 (St. Anthony's Night). Venue : Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon.