[1] A sarau may involve poetry, acoustic music, acting, and even art that is not performance-based, such as painting.
In the Middle Ages, the saraus were the moments when singers and troubadours presented themselves.
Their popularity was consolidated in the French Court of Louis XV in the 18th century.
In Portugal, a sarau is also often related to gymnastics events, in a non-competitive basis.
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