Reviews — what people have written about Casa do Sarau

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What people have written about Casa do Sarau.

Guests seated at tables on Casa do Sarau's opening night, with a group portrait taken as the evening ended.

Portuguese original

✨ A noite de estreia do Casa do Sarau superou todas as expectativas. Idealizado e fundado por Camilla Rodrigues, o projeto nasceu com a proposta de ser um porto seguro para a arte, a palavra e a celebração da nossa cultura. E o pontapé inicial não poderia ter sido em um lugar melhor do que o acolhedor Two Crown & Two Chairmen. 📜

English

✨ Casa do Sarau's opening night surpassed every expectation. Conceived and founded by Camilla Rodrigues, the project was born to be a safe harbour for art, for the written word and for the celebration of our culture. And it could not have begun in a better place than the welcoming Two Crown & Two Chairmen. 📜

A reading in progress by candlelight, with the audience seated at tables on Casa do Sarau's first night.

Portuguese original

Primeiro evento da Casa de Sarau, um projeto que propõe encontros mensais com leituras de autores lusófonos e um pouco de música. A casa estava lotada, foi maravilhoso! Parabéns Camilla Rodrigues pela organização.

English

The first Casa do Sarau event — a project of monthly gatherings with readings by Portuguese-language authors and a little music. The house was full; it was wonderful. Congratulations to Camilla Rodrigues on the organisation.

Group portrait of writers and guests, one holding a book, at the end of the evening.

Portuguese original

Muita gente talentosa numa só foto! Odila (que não permite ser mencionada mas eu menciono) @cattapanfelipe @gabriellimaysa @casa_do_sarau

English

So much talent in a single photograph. Odila (who does not allow herself to be tagged, but I am tagging her anyway), @cattapanfelipe, @gabriellimaysa, @casa_do_sarau.

Two smiling guests hold copies of “Poemas de Outono” and another book on the night of the sarau.

Portuguese original

Tem um tipo de pessoa que me ganha fácil: aquele que combina talento e bom humor. Eu olhei para Fernando e pronto, já éramos novos amigos de muitos anos! Obrigado Fernando e Raquel por fazerem toda a diferença no Primeiro sarau da Casa do Sarau. Fernando transformou a noite num momento inesquecível! Obrigado amigo. Eu sempre começo o dia lendo uma poesia. Hoje iniciou meu dia um poema seu. #fernandoschiavonato #poemasdeoutono

English

There is a kind of person who wins me over instantly: the one who combines talent with good humour. I looked at Fernando and that was that — we were already new friends of many years. Thank you Fernando and Raquel for making all the difference at Casa do Sarau's first sarau. Fernando turned the evening into something unforgettable. Thank you, my friend. I always begin the day reading a poem. Today my day began with one of yours. #fernandoschiavonato #poemasdeoutono

A performance with raised hands in front of a projection, seen across candlelit tables.

Portuguese original

Parabéns Camilla Rodrigues pelo primeiro sarau de poesia da Casa do Sarau. Foi ótimo rever amigo e conhecer outras tantas pessoas incríveis! Parabéns a todos os escritores que se apresentaram esta noite.

English

Congratulations to Camilla Rodrigues on Casa do Sarau's first poetry sarau. It was a joy to see a friend again and to meet so many other remarkable people. Congratulations to all the writers who read tonight.

Aleida Tavares standing and speaking to the room, in front of a painting and a table set with candles.

Portuguese original

A participação de Aleida foi emocionante. Muitas lágrimas minhas e de minha filha. A abertura da Casa do Sarau foi comovente do início ao fim. 👏🏼❤️

English

Aleida's reading was deeply moving. Many tears, mine and my daughter's. The opening of Casa do Sarau was affecting from beginning to end. 👏🏼❤️