1. Madeiran willow, with its fine supple shoots, is never allowed to grow tall.

2. White-suited drivers, wearing straw hats and Madeiran boots, run alongside, pushing the toboggan to gain momentum.

3. Other minority groups including the Portuguese (largely Madeiran), French and Italian communities continue to play an important part in Island life and to take part in alfresco cultural and gastronomic events for the benefit of residents and visitors