Friday 11th September
20.30 Festival Opening
21.20 Gaita’l Funana
22.30 Mayra Andrade
01.00 Boss AC
03.00 Netinho da Bahia
Saturday 12th September
20.00 Folclorico de Velas
21.00 T-Cla-2
23.00 Cordas do Sol
00.00 Sara Tavares
01.30 Ky-mani Marley
03.30 Vozes da Diaspora
Visa on arrival at the airport
This type of visa is for all foreign persons entering into Cape Verde for tourist or business purposes. The visa is valid for a two week period. This Visa is often organised by the travel agents/entities when you book your trip but upon arrival into Cape Verde one of the passport control desks will be designated to issue this visa then for 25Euros, if the travel agent has not already organised this (you should check this with the tour operator when the trip is booked). A list with the names of passengers and their nationalities, the date and time of arrival, flight number and origin should be provided as well. The maximum duration of this type of visa is 30 (thirty) days and it costs 25 Euros.
Tourist Visa
This type of visa can be granted at the Cape Verde Embassies abroad or in Cape Verde, as an extension of a visa granted on arrival, at the airport.
In order to extend a visa granted at the airport, one must submit the following documents:
• Passport with an entry stamp;
• Photocopy of passport (the page with the person’s identification and the page with the entry stamp);
• 1 (one) passport-type photograph;
• Form dully completed + Model Form B (200 CVE);
• If the person is not staying in a Hotel, he/she must submit proof of financial capacity (cash, travel checks, bank statement);
• 2,000 CVE to pay for the visa (bank deposit through the Model Form B);
• Maximum stay of 90 days (may be extended).
According to information given by the Embassy of Cape Verde in Portugal, the following documents must be submitted for a visa for entry into Cape Verde: Cape Verde Embassy for the UK is in Brussels
• Valid passport;
• 1 (one) passport-type photograph;
• Form duly completed (it can be obtained at the Embassy website www.embcv.pt );
• Price per visa – € 44.14;
• The process for obtaining the entry visa takes about three days.
To obtain the temporary one year residence visa one must stay in the country at least 6 months. During this period, the tourist visa must be renewed at least twice. Therefore, besides the documents listed above, one must submit the following additional documents:
• Lease contract;
• Work contract;
• Medical certificate;
• International Vaccination Certificate.
RESIDENCE VISA
Those who want to get a residence permit in order to work, study or live in Cape Verde, if they’re retired or foreign citizens married to Capeverdean citizens, and living in Cape Verde for the minimum period of 6 months, shall submit the original visa process to the Emigration and Border Department, with a copy of all of the required documents. When the documents are submitted for residency a one year temporary residency visa should be issued by the POP to the applicant whilst they await approval of the resident permit in Cape Verde, since the approval process is not immediate.
Once the residence permit is granted, the applicant is entitled to a resident permit valid for one year. After five years living in Cape Verde with a resident permit, the validity of such card will be extended for three years.
Requirements for obtaining resident card in Cape Verde
• Living in Cape Verde for at least six months;
• Request to be submitted to the Director of the National Police;
• Valid Passport;
• Photocopy of passport (the page with the person’s identification and all the pages with entry stamps in Cape Verde);
• 3 (three) passport-type photograph;
• Form dully completed (200 CVE from Police station);
• Proof of means of subsistence in Cape Verde (Photocopy of work contract certified by Finances or company incorporation documents and Extrato de Conta (bank statement)
• Criminal Record certificate issued by the authorities in the country of the applicant, dully legalised by the Foreign Commonwealth Office or similar authority, translated into Portuguese and certified by Cape Verde consular services;
• Criminal Record for country of current residence (Cape Verde) issued by the registry office in Cape Verde.
• Police certificate issued by the Judiciary Police Department and by the National Police Department;
• Residence certificate issued by the Camara Municipal (required to obtain the police certificate from the National Police)
• Medical Certificate issued by Cape Verde Health Department;
• International Vaccine Certificate.
• Document proving the applicant’s lodging conditions in Cape Verde (property registration certificate or lease contract);
Requirements for obtaining Student Residence Visa:
• Living in Cape Verde for at least six months;
• Request submitted to the Director of the National Police;
• Valid Passport;
• Photocopy of passport (the page with the person’s identification and all the pages with entry stamps in Cape Verde);
• 1 (one) passport-type photograph;
• Form dully completed + Model Form B (200 CVE);
• 500 CVE per visa to the Portuguese Speaking Countries; 300 CVE per visa to Senegal; 5,000 CVE per visa to the other countries without entry visa agreement with Cape Verde (Bank deposit through the Model Form B);
• School/College/University Certificate, proving that the applicant is enrolled in school;
• Document proving that the applicant has economic resources in Cape Verde ensuring his/her survival;
• Document proving the applicant’s lodging conditions in Cape Verde (property registration certificate or lease contract);
• Criminal Record certificate or similar document issued by the authorities in the country of the applicant, dully legalised by the Foreign Commonwealth Office in the United Kingdom, translated into Portuguese and certified by Cape Verde consular services;
• Criminal Record or similar document issued by the authorities of the country the applicant currently lives, dully translated into Portuguese and certified by Cape Verde consular services (issued by the Registry Office);
• Police certificate issued by the Judiciary Police Department and by the National Police Department;
• Residence certificate issued by the City Council;
• Medical Certificate issued by Cape Verde Health Department.
In case the student is younger than 15 years of age, student residence permit shall be requested by the minor’s parents and attached to their residence permit card. At 15 years of age, the parents may request residence permit in the minor’s name.
Requirements for obtaining residence visa for foreign nationals married to Cape Verdean citizens:
• Living in Cape Verde for at least six months;
• Request submitted to the Director of the National Police;
• Valid Passport;
• Photocopy of passport (the page with the person’s identification and all the pages with entry stamps in Cape Verde);
• 1 (one) passport-type photograph;
• Form dully completed + Model Form B (200 CVE);
• 500 CVE per visa to the Portuguese Speaking Countries; 300 CVE per visa to Senegal; 5,000 CVE per visa to the other countries without entry visa agreement with Cape Verde (Bank deposit through the Model Form B);
• Marriage Certificate;
• Statement of Liability signed by the spouse;
• Document proving the spouse’s economic resources;
• Work declaration of the spouse;
• Document proving the lodging conditions in Cape Verde (property registration certificate or lease contract);
• Criminal Record certificate or similar document issued by the authorities in the country of the applicant, dully legalised by the Foreign Commonwealth Office in the United Kingdom, translated into Portuguese and certified by Cape Verde consular services;
• Criminal Record or similar document issued by the authorities of the country the applicant currently lives, dully translated into Portuguese and certified by Cape Verde consular services (issued by the Registry Office);
• Police certificate issued respectively by the Judiciary Police Department and by the National Police Department;
• Residence certificate issued by the City Council;
• Medical Certificate issued by Cape Verde Health Department.
Requirements for obtaining visa for retired persons intending to live in Cape Verde:
• Living in Cape Verde for at least six months;
• Request submitted to the Director of the National Police;
• Valid Passport;
• Photocopy of passport (the page with the person’s identification and all the pages with entry stamps in Cape Verde);
• 1 (one) passport-type photograph;
• Form dully completed + Model Form B (200 CVE);
• 500 CVE per visa to the Portuguese Speaking Countries; 300 CVE per visa to Senegal; 5,000 CVE per visa to the other countries without entry visa agreement with Cape Verde (Bank deposit through the Model Form B);
• Retirement Pension Declaration;
• Transfer of retirement pension to Cape Verde;
• Document proving that the applicant has economic resources in Cape Verde ensuring his/her survival;
• Document proving the applicant’s lodging conditions in Cape Verde (property registration certificate or lease contract);
• Criminal Record certificate or similar document issued by the authorities in the country of the applicant, dully legalised by the Foreign Commonwealth Office in the United Kingdom, translated into Portuguese and certified by Cape Verde consular services;
• Criminal Record or similar document issued by the authorities of the country the applicant currently lives, dully translated into Portuguese and certified by Cape Verde consular services (issued by the Registry Office);
• Police certificate issued by the Judiciary Police Department and by the National Police Department;
• Residence certificate issued by the City Council;
• Medical Certificate issued by Cape Verde Health Department;
• International Vaccine Certificate.
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Born in Ilha do Sal, Mitu Monteiro grew up on one of the most beautiful wave spots in the world. After mastering nearly every single discipline that was likely to adapt to this wave, it was in Kite that he finally decided to express himself. Today, strong from his Wave Master World Champion title, Mitu develops his unique style everywhere in the world. And every time he goes back to Cape Verde, he finds his wave again and works his magic, pleasing Sal’s new-found paparazzi on the rocks.
Mitu… Why Mitu ?
To begin with, it was Nitu, a nickname given by my mother. But my aunt and grandmother could never remember it and called me Mitu. As time went by, the whole village remembered Mitu, so it stayed.
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, in general, from when you were a kid until now?
My first contact with the sea when I was four or five years old, with my uncle. I was actually frightened by it (the sea). By the time I was six, I would go fishing or playing with small boats (cuttlefish and wooden sticks) on my own in the lakes created by the shore break that gets stuck inland. When I was seven, I got on a bodyboard for the first time. It belonged to a South-African and as soon as I was on the wave, I fell in love with it. I immediately tried to surf on a windsurf board. I bodyboarded until I was twelve years old, taking part in every single local competition and winning most of them! Whenever I had some free time, I was in the water. Then my interest turned to windsurfing as there were more and more windsurfing tourists arriving in Sal every winter. Back then, it was hard to learn and after a few attempts with a garbage bag as a sail, my aunt offered me a real board. From that moment, I learned quickly and in 2003, I was taking part in my first PWA international competition in Pozzo.
And kitesurfing?!
Hold on, I’m getting there! At that time, kiting was starting to appear and in 2001 I got my first 2-line & a directional board. Right after, I got myself a 4-line. Once I was sixteen I started working in a windsurf centre and I was kiting, windsurfing and surfing. In 2003, I ranked 5th at one of the first legs of the Wave Masters of KPWT. Back then, it wasn’t easy to ride Ponta Preta with a kite with the off-shore wind and the wings with no real depower but we were already exploiting the site differently than what we could do in windsurf. After breaking a lot of very expensive windsurf equipment, Kitesurfing became a much more interesting option even though we still didn’t have good directional-strapped boards. A regular board was good enough and each session brought new sensations.
And your introduction to competition?
In 2005, F-One started giving me some equipment, which really helped me to progress more and more each session. In 2006, I went to Como, Italy for my first freestyle competition. I ranked 9th, same thing the following year, 7th in freestyle and 5th in race. I went on to Guincho but there was no wind. I dropped the competition because I had no sponsor to carry on the tour; here, it’s not easy to find sponsors and it’s expensive to travel to Europe. It’s at that moment that Jerome got me back on track and helped me with the sponsors so that I could participate in all the stages of the Wave Master 2008. At the same time, I was opening my own kite school in the Italian hotel Vila do Farol (Bravo Club). In Portugal, last summer, I won the titles of Water Man and Wave Master of the KPWT. I gained a huge amount of experience from the other competitors. I’m the first Capeverdean to win a World Title in a watersport and it was a real national pride.
You’ve travelled quite a lot. Looking back, what do you think about your country, kite-wise and life-wise?
My island is a paradise for kiting. We have all sorts of conditions, off-shore, on-shore side-winds, portside, starboard side, lefts and rights… There are 10 islands in Cape Verde, each one different from the others with an amazing landscape, quietness and a good climate to live well, no stress!
Your island has been changing a lot these past few years, what’s your view on this?
Every year, there is more construction and more people living on the island. On one part, it’s advantageous since it brings a lot of jobs but on the other side, it’s destroying the landscape and it’s beauty. The government is aware of the importance of the watersports and wants to get more involved… But it’s clear that the first thing they need to do is to preserve our spots.
Living in Cape Verde, how do you go from the kid who watches to the kid who rides?
By freely taking a step towards the ocean…
Where did your love for the waves come from?
From bodyboarding.
What do you like so much about waveriding?
Finding the tube, I think.
You’ve developed a particular style, aerial, feline. You use the power of the wave but also the power of the kite. Where did that style come from?
I think it’s a mix of all the watersports I’ve tried, probably also combined with my knowledge of the ocean.
Why do you think you are so comfortable in waves?
It’s a very beautiful, very pure sensation of fusion. You have to experience it to understand. It’s hard to explain.
Are you scared confronted with heavy conditions? You give the impression to have demystified all that…
You’re right, I’m not scared. However, I’m very respectful therefore conscious of the risks. After the first wave, it’s gone…
What relationship do you have with the sea?
The ocean is my source of energy; the noise and the power of the waves, the wind and the sun contribute to my peace of mind and my confidence when I’m riding the waves.
Describe riding the wave at Ponta Preta?
The wave is very fast and the wind almost always off. It’s therefore very hard for re-entry tricks. It’s a wave with a lot of down-the-line to place your bottom in order to hit the lip of the wave at thedeepest point of the break. Then you have to slow down to find the tube if that section allows it.
The greatest danger is if your kite goes down – if the kite starts surfing on the lip of the wave, you end up getting dragged underwater, which can be painful!
What does your World Champion title represent to you?
The title is very important since it opens a door for the young Capeverdean athletes. There are many young talents here but very few sponsors and no structure to supervise them. It’s also a great pride for my country.
I know that you have a special relationship with Raphaël Salles?
Raph has been coming here to Sal for a long time. At first, I only knew who he was when Jerome, who uses and represents F-One in Cape Verde, introduced me to him. That’s how I started using his wings. I love his style in the waves and I learned a lot by watching him to improve my own. He’s an adept of work well-done and I’m the same. Maybe that’s why we get along so great.
What kind of board do you ride?
Bambu 5.6 strapped for big waves, choppy water and a strong wind to be as radical as possible in my manoeuvres.
Bambu 6.0 Strapless in light winds to use more the power of the wave with the board.
Strap, strapless, hooked, unhooked, how do you ride?
It really depends on the conditions but generally in descending order: Strap, hooked, strapless, unhooked.
What makes a quality session for you?
Being able to make the most of the wave’s energy. You have to be able to exploit each opportunity of the break to make manoeuvres and feel in harmony with the sea.
Which is the nicest wave you’ve ridden?
Fontana and Ponta Preta.
You’re one of the best strapless freestyle riders… You do that while you wait for the waves or is it a real passion as well?
I do that a lot when there’s very little wind, to learn new tricks that I can integrate later in the waves.
Your favourite freestyle trick at the moment?
F-16, kite loop, back loop strapless.
What are you hoping for in the future?
To improve forever and always, always riding more quality waves and to keep on travelling. And then to make my kite school tour.
Can you comment on the photo session we just had?
Nothing else than yet another perfect session in my back garden…
One more thing… Why are all women crazy about you?
I had never noticed… But if you say so, I’ll pay more attention from now on.
Thanks Mitu
Source: Stance Mag France
Translation from French: Yseult Laganière (y_laganiere@hotmail.com)
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The report assesses the “economic impact of Travel & Tourism for 181 countries. It measures spending on Travel & Tourism by households, businesses, governments and foreign visitors, in order to capture fully the economic contribution of both domestic and international tourism, thereby quantifying Travel & Tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment.”
The following are the highlights of the report for Cape Verde presented in a 10 year forecast:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
2009: 27.6%
2019: 37.0%
The contribution of Travel & Tourism to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is
expected to rise from 27.6% (CVE39.3 bn or US$497.0 mn) in 2009 to 37.0%
(CVE107.2 bn or US$1,243.1 mn) by 2019.
Employment
2009: 25.1%
2019: 33.6%
The contribution of the Travel & Tourism Economy to employment is expected to
rise from 24,000 jobs in 2009, 25.1% of total employment, or 1 in every 4.0 jobs to
40,000 jobs, 33.6% of total employment or 1 in every 3.0 jobs by 2019.
Growth
2009:-5.6%
2019: 7.7%
Real GDP growth for the Travel & Tourism Economy is expected to be -5.6% in
2009 and to average 7.7% per annum over the coming 10 years.
Exports
2009: 69.1%
2019: 70.8%
Export earnings from international visitors and tourism goods are expected to
generate 69.1% of total exports (CVE37.4 bn or US$472.7 mn) in 2009, growing
(nominal terms) to CVE105.9 bn or US$1,228.0 mn (70.8% of total) in 2019.
Capital Investment
Travel & Tourism Capital Investment is estimated at
CVE3.9 bn, US$49.6 mn or 6.2% of total investment in year 2009. By
2019, this should reach CVE8.8 bn, US$102.5 mn or 6.2% of total.
The report can be viewed in full at www.wttc.org
Leading travel site, expedia.co.uk, has ranked Cape Verde at number 4 of the top 10 destinations to visit worldwide with “Year-round sunshine, white sand beaches and Creole culture perfectly mix to offer you a relaxing holiday.”
New Zealand was ranked at number 1, followed by Argentina and China.
Expedia is the UK’s largest online travel agent.
“Hilton will become the first upscale international brand to operate in Cape Verde, a region with encouraging economic and tourism growth projections, some liken to that of the Canary Islands. Expansion in Africa is key to Hilton’s development strategy, as is identifying new emerging destinations like Cape Verde. The new Hilton Worldwide Resort, located in the heart of the main resort area of Sal Island will draw visitors year round to enjoy an outstanding resort experience in fantastic sunny weather, and we are delighted to have signed this management agreement,” said Jean-Paul Herzog, president, Hilton Hotels, Middle East & Africa.
Hilton Cape Verde will be Hilton’s ninth property in Africa. The principal airport for Cape Verde is a short 18km (11.2 mile) drive from the resort. The three-storey new build beach resort will feature a spa, health club and swimming pool, in addition to a restaurant, two bars and a nightclub. For special events and business travel, the hotel will also house a ballroom, conference and meeting rooms, and a business centre.
Jacques Monnier, CEO, Vela Verde Tourismo SA said, “The signing of this agreement with Hilton is a clear indicator of Cape Verde’s economic and tourism potential. We are excited about bringing the first Hilton hotel to this archipelago that will offer a world-class guest experience and resort standards.”
“The Hilton Cape Verde is an exciting addition to our stellar resorts portfolio and to the greater collection of Hilton Hotels around the globe,” said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Brand Management – Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “We look forward to continued growth in Africa, across the continent’s incredible diversity of destinations, cultures and business opportunities.”
Hilton currently operates eight hotels in Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cameroon and South Africa. Additional Hilton properties are under development in Africa in Equatorial Guinea (Malabo), Uganda (Kampala) and Ghana (Accra).
In the U.A.E, properties under development are the Residence, Beach Club and Conrad – all in Dubai, two Worldwide Resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, and the first Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The signed development pipeline also extends to Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan (Amman & Aqaba). Furthermore, the new-look Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is scheduled to open after a complete facelift is completed in October 2008.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,900 hotels and 490,000 rooms in 76 countries and territories, including 100,000 team members worldwide.
The company currently operates 43 hotels in the Middle East and Africa – 18 hotels in Egypt, nine hotels in the UAE, four in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another ten hotels in Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Hilton’s heritage in the Middle East stretches back nearly 50 years, when it became the first international hotel brand to open a property in Egypt – the Nile Hilton in 1959. It was also the first international hotel brand to open a property in the UAE over 35 years ago – the Hilton Al Ain in 1971 and has a signed development pipeline of an additional 15 properties across Middle East & Africa in the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Equatorial Guinea, Uganda and Ghana.
The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton’s philosophy that, “It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity (www.behospitable.com)
The national airline of Cape Verde, TACV, has announced that as of June it intends to service the high demand from Spanish tourists by providing a weekly direct flight from the Spanish capital to Sal.
The airline, which has been heavily promoting Cape Verde in recent months along with Cabo Verde Investmentos, the national agency for foreign investment, intends to make the prices “competitive”, in order to boost tourism.
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