![]() ![]() Over 1000 people registered to break the previous record of 744 people dancing for 5 min achieved by the Recreational and Cultural Association of Rendilheiras do Monte Folklore Group in Vila do Conde, Portugal while, “Dancing for Those Who Can’t” to raise awareness and funds for those with physical and mental health limitations. Participants of all ages and from a mosaic of cultures with programming partners including: the PCCM Folklore Dance Group, Praias De Portugal of Montréal Folklore Dance Group, Provincias e Ilhas Folklore Group of Hamilton, Oshawa Portuguese Club Folklore Dance Group and Casa de Madeira of Toronto Folklore Dance Group accompanied by traditional live musicians, as well as Soul 2 Sole Latin Dance Company in Streetsville danced for a total of 7 minutes to the “Vira”, known as the Portuguese Waltz. ![]() On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga (PCCM) made history by playing host to a Guinness World Records™ attempt which broke the record for the Largest Portuguese Folk Dance, with 747 people in the final evidence-based official count. ![]() GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the Largest Portuguese Folk Dance ![]()
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