Inspired by the restless wind after which it is named, the nonprofit cultural association, Ideias do Levante, was born on April 27th, 1995. In its origin were a group of youth who, bewitched by the southeastern wind (levante) and by the strength of their ideas, desired to develop culture in Lagoa. From its outset, the association has intended to focus on identifying, creating, advancing and advertising cultural activity and education as well culturally promoting the municipality of Lagoa and the region of Algarve. The association’s various activities have been developed throughout the years as a means to educate and attract audiences. Among these cultural activities are show productions, regular workshops and courses related to drama, music and dance, among others.
Parallel to its cultural activities, the association has developed, alone or in partnerships, various projects concerning the topic of new information technologies in the service of culture and association building. Ideias do Levante is considered by many one of Portugal’s cultural associations with the greatest degree of technological implementation and projection on the Internet. The association is online since 1997.
It is thanks to much work, will, faith, support, and capacity to dream, that Ideias do Levante has been able to fulfill its projects throughout the years, and to be today the target of rising recognition in the cultural and associative milieu.
There are many entities who support and value the work developed by the association, among which the Câmara de Lagoa, the local and regional communication and many others who directly or indirectly are betting on our success. The association’s initial bets are still valid, and we intend to keep on disquieting with our Levante wind.