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People of Faro 26 27 TEXT: Alexandru Ion
PHOTO: Alba Vallés

Faro is famous for its All the citizens interviewed for

location, in a touris- the People of Faro project had
tic region of Portugal, to answer to a similar set of

and its natural beauty. five questions showing at the
same time their own stories
However, there is much and personalities, but also their

more than that! People connection with the city. For
of Faro explores the city the photoshooting Contextos

through the eyes of its is working with Ana Monteiro, a
local people. professional photographer from

Faro and with Alba Vallés, a Spa-
nish photographer volunteering
The project explores the diffe- in Faro.
rent elements that Faro con-

sists of, including local people’s
thoughts and images about the
city they live in. There is space

for exploration to result in an
interview that takes a look at the
local people’s perspective about
the city. The goal is showing
what the city of Faro really is,

create connections between it
and its people and take into the
surface their immense potential.

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