2002
The Origin of Rusga Típica
On 23rd August of 2002, a group of people from Correlhã have decided, on their on behalf, to participate on something known as "encontro de rusgas" at Ponte da Barca.
This is like a small festival for whoever wants to gather some friends, pick up some instruments and play and sing popular songs along the streets.
Later that year, they also participated, as guests, in the Etnographic Cortege of "Feiras Novas" from Ponte de Lima, with an allegoric car allusive to the craft activities of Correlhã.
2003
The Foundation
Due the success of these participations, it was born the ideia of forming a folkloric group. Therefore it were bought costumes, it were invited instrumentalists and they started the rehearsals. Due the high accession, immediately thought of its legalization.
For that, it was formed an Installing Committee, it were written and approved the statutes, registering with the name of "Associação Cultural e Recreativa Corneliana" of which "Rusga Típica da Correlhã" is part of, since 13th February 2003.
2004
"Ó Correlhã, terra amada"
In 2004 it was recorded the first CD with the title "Ó Correlhã, terra amada" (Oh Correlhã, beloved land).
2005
Participations on cultural productions
In 2005, it participated in a movie about the Linen Culture on Correlhã also directed and produced a documental movie about the traditional molds of the pig killing in the country side.
2007
XII World Folkdance Festival from Palma de Mallorca
In 2007, Rusga has participated in the XII World Folkdance Festival from Palma de Mallorca, where it was awarded with the 1º Prize of Costume and Bartolomeu Ensayat, which is a prize to the Authenticity.
2009
XIII World Folkdance Festival from Palma de Mallorca
In 2009, Rusga was present in XIII edition of World Folkdance Festival from Palma de Mallorca, where was awarded with the 2º Prize of Costume.
Also in 2009, at 26th April it launched its first DVD about usages, costums, dances and songs from Correlhã.
2010
65ª Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore – 55º Festival Internazionale del Folklore - Agrigento
In 2010 it participated in 65ª Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore – 55º Festival Internazionale del Folklore - Agrigento – (Sicilia) Italy, where also was awarded with 2º place of the Prize Usages, Costums and Traditions.
2013
Mega Picnic
In 2013, it was present in the "Mega Picnic" organized by the national TV station SIC in Lisbon, representing Ponte de Lima municipality with the theme «As Feiras Novas».
2014
XANTAR 2014 - 15º Salón Internacional de Gastronomia e Turismo de Ourense
In 2014, Rusga was present at "XANTAR 2014 - 15º Salón Internacional de Gastronomia e Turismo de Ourense" supporting the initiative of Ponte de Lima municipality by representing the municipalityon that event.
Also in this year, spotlight to the participation in the TV show «Aqui Portugal» from RTP1 (with the infant group) and in the TV show «Alô Portugal» from SIC Internacional.
2015
XVI International Folclore Festival in Prague (Czech Republic)
In 2015 it has performed an excursion to participate in the XVI International Folclore Festival in Prague (Czech Republic), having also promoted performances to the Portuguese emigrants in Swtzerland, Liechtenstein and in Mainz (Germany).
2016
International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival RIMINI FEST – Italy
In 2016, it participated in the International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival RIMINI FEST – Italy, where it was the Absolut Winner of the festival (1st Prize).
On this excursion, there were also visits to Venice and San Marino, and some performances in Andorra and Cannes while visiting Portuguese communities abroad.
2019
VI International Music & Folk-Dance Festival "KVARNER FEST" - Crikvenica, Selce (Croatia)
In 2019, it travel to Croatia to participate in VI Internacional Music & Folk-Dance Festival "KVARNER FEST" at Crikvenica, Selce. During this excursion there were also visits to Carcassone (France) and Torino (Italy) to get in touch with these two magnificient locations.
Today
Continuous Activities
Highlights also to Rusga Típica da Correlhã participations in numerous religious celebrations, folklore festivals, weddings, openings, tributes across all country, as well as all the activities promoted by the local folklore assotiation - Associação de Folclore de Ponte de Lima - and by the Ponte de Lima municipality.