My Innovative School Project

Hello! My name is Redjep. I am fourteen years old. I was born on the 31 of January 2008. I live in Asenovgrad in Bulgaria. Asenovgrad is a small town, but it is just 20 kilometers away from Plovdiv, which is the second largest city in Bulgaria.

I am student at ,,St. St. Cyril and Methodius”. This year I am in grade 8. I like my new class. In my free time I like playing video games, cycling in the mountain and listening to music. I enjoy playing volleyball and I am thinking of getting a dog.

São Tiago Menor Festival
The São Tiago Menor Festival dates back to 1521 and 1523 when Madeira’s population were besieged by the black death (plague). In response to this and the ensuing panic among the living community, the city’s leaders met at the Sé Cathedral in Funchal to discuss which saint they would choose to protect the people. In the end, they placed four names in a hat and picked a name at random, and so São Tiago Menor became the patron saint of Funchal. Today the festival is mainly celebrated in the Old Town of Funchal.

Cantar os Reis (Singing of the Kings)
Cantar os Reis is a charming Madeiran festival filled with carols and songs, celebrated on the 12th night after Christmas. Traditionally, troupes roam the streets at night, singing and playing music from door to door. Outdoor concerts are held all over the island.The lively traditional carols are performed by local musical groups.