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António Franco

Hello! I'm António Franco, I'm 16 years old, and I live in Abela, in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém. I'm currently in the 10th grade, studying Humanities. I consider myself a responsible, intelligent, and curious person, interested in learning as much as I can, from the smallest things to the greatest aspects of the world. My main interests lie in History, Geography, and various aspects of the Sciences. I love football games, enjoy music, have a liking for adventure, and I'm keenly interested in everything happening in the world right now. I became part of BOWING through an invitation from the team, after getting to know them during the POVOADO project in Abela. In the BOWING BACK performance, I interpreted dances from various Eastern cultures and presented to the audience the books that inspired the creation of the performance, explaining the themes and the origin of the ideas. For me, this journey through the project was crucial for reflecting on the integration and social inclusion of these cultures. Throughout this process, I felt a strong connection with the migrant population, and what stands out in my memory is the companionship among people, the relationships that were formed, and the Oriental costume I wore during the performance.

Photography by: Vitorino Coragem