INFO ADC 2025

Hello ADC 2025 participants. Once again, THANK YOU!

Thank you for participating in our event, which is already the largest of its kind in Portugal, and for believing in our work. Without your trust, none of this would be possible, and we work hard to provide the best ADC experience for everyone, year after year.

That is why I want to share some relevant information with you, to ensure that everything runs smoothly during your stay in Aldeia Ruiva.

1. Local team:

The main team consists of: Dez, Gandhi, Sara and Maria do Carmo. Here are their responsibilities:

Dez: local logistics, music and instruments, volunteers

Gandhi: payments and extra requests (if you need anything from the supermarket)

Sara: kitchen, if you haven't already done so, please let us know about any dietary requirements.

Maria do Carmo: she is the campsite manager and is responsible for any requests or questions related to the campsite. She also has delicious honey for sale.

2. Payments

Gandhi will set up a stall to collect the rest of your festival ‘ticket’ payment. Please bring the exact amount. If in doubt, send an email with the subject line: ‘How much do I owe?’

To facilitate the process and ensure that your accounts are settled upon arrival, we ask the following:

Those camping in tents/vans: Please go to Gandhi as soon as you arrive/park, before setting up your tent or preparing your van.

Bungalows: Gandhi will visit the bungalows before dinner to collect payment.

3. Hygiene and maintenance

The Aldeia Ruiva Campsite is a very special place. Therefore, it is essential to keep it clean and tidy so that everyone feels comfortable in this space shared by many. Especially after the evening sessions with shows, batucada and dancing that take place every night after dinner.

PLEASE:

- Use the washing stations: wash and rinse your plates and glasses after you finish eating. It's a simple action that makes a HUGE difference and prevents other people (mostly the organisation) from having to wash what you leave behind.

- If, after parties, jams and DJ sessions, you see glasses, cups, etc. scattered around, take them to the washing station (better yet, wash them). Rubbish goes in the bin, obviously!

- If you see that the buckets at the washing station are very dirty, ask for help to empty them and refill them with water and/or soap. Or if that's not possible, let the team know. That way, no one has to wash dishes in dirty water.

4. Kitchen/Meals

Our kitchen offers delicious meals three times a day. There is always a vegetarian option, and if you have other dietary requirements, we can also help. Sara and her team work hard to ensure that everything is ready when you return from the workshops feeling hungry. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, we would like to remind you of the following:

We cook enough food for our team and for all participants who have paid for it. There is always food and we have always been very generous. However, it has happened in the past that the food ran out before everyone had eaten. We know that drumming and dancing makes you hungry and that you need fuel to keep going, but please be considerate of others and only ask for a second helping if everyone else has already eaten theirs.

Saturday barbecue

As last year, we will have a spit-roasted pig, which we will serve for dinner after the presentations. The meal costs an extra 5 euros. The kitchen will continue to prepare side dishes and vegetarian food, and there will also be chicken for those who do not eat pork.

Please make sure you give the money to Gandhi when you finish registering (see point 2. Payments) to make the remaining payment.

5. Bar

- As always, there will be a bar in the evening. Please pay on delivery: there are no lists, ATMs or ‘drink now and pay later’.

6. Programme

Here is the link to this year's schedule and programme.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us :)

Teamwork makes the dream work, we count on your help.

Best regards,

ADC Team