biography
The Grupo de Romarias Antigas do Rochão is a folk group from the hamlet of Rochão, in the parish of Camacha, municipality of Santa Cruz, in Madeira. It took on its definitive form in September 1945, although it had been active before that, and is dedicated to keeping the traditions and customs of its ancestors alive.
It has performed at various locations on the Portuguese mainland, in the Azores and at Expo 92, and has showcased Madeiran gastronomy and crafts at numerous fairs. It took part in the XXXIX Festa da Maçã, in Camacha, in 2026.
