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RFPtv is a Portuguese digital television channel dedicated exclusively to the promotion of Portuguese folklore, culture, and traditions. The channel's name stands for Rádio do Folclore de Portugal TV, and it was founded in 2017 to preserve and disseminate Portugal's popular and traditional cultural heritage . The channel is based in Portugal and operates as a digital broadcaster, making its content available across multiple platforms.
On air, RFPtv features programming centered on folk music, traditional dance, ethnographic festivals, and cultural events from across Portugal. The channel produces extensive video reports on folklore gatherings, including coverage of events such as the Encontro de Cantares ao Menino organized by the Rancho Folclórico de Santo Varão . The channel is actively involved in organizing and promoting the Circuito de Festivais de Folclore, an international folklore festival circuit that takes place during July and August, bringing together folk groups from different nations to share traditions and strengthen cultural identity .
The channel also covers local folk groups and their activities, featuring profiles of groups such as the Rancho Folclórico e Etnográfico Verde Minho from Loures, highlighting their role in preserving Minho traditions in the Lisbon region . RFPtv serves as an official media partner and organizer for various folklore festivals, including the Festival Internacional de Folclore in Valadares, which features both Portuguese and international folk ensembles .
RFPtv is available as a digital channel accessible through its official website at rfptv.pt and via mobile applications for Android devices, including compatibility with Android TV platforms . The channel can be viewed online, ensuring that Portuguese audiences across the country and the global diaspora can access its cultural programming wherever they are.
RFPtv strives to be the leading media platform for Portuguese folklore and traditional culture, documenting, preserving, and promoting the rich ethnographic heritage of Portugal. The mission of the channel is to safeguard the identity of Portuguese regions, to share traditions with international audiences, and to strengthen cultural connections between communities both in Portugal and abroad.




