“Festa de São Gonçalinho” highlighted in the “Visita em Rede” initiative

Yesterday, May 8, Aveiro City Council promoted a new edition of the “Visita em Rede” initiative, with the aim of valuing and promoting the municipality’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. The action, aimed at museum professionals from the Portuguese Museum Network (RPM), began at the Aveiro/Santa Joana Museum and featured a diverse program that covered some of the city’s most emblematic traditions.

One of the most memorable moments was the visit dedicated to the Festa de São Gonçalinho, where participants were able to get to know this unique celebration that brings life to the Beira-Mar neighborhood every year. The visit included a visit to the Capela de São Gonçalinho and surrounding areas, where the festival was contextualized, from the traditional throwing of cavacas to the mass, procession, concerts and the symbolic Passagem do Ramo.

Party in constant growth

The session was led by Andreia Vale Lourenço, representative of the Aveiro City Museum, and included the collaboration of the São Gonçalinho Council, represented by judge Osvaldo Pacheco. During the visit, the official highlighted the ongoing work that the council carries out throughout the year to ensure the success and growth of the festival. “We are very proud of our festival and our neighborhood. We work throughout the year to ensure that this emblematic and important celebration, not only for the neighborhood, but for the entire city and region, continues to grow. Year after year, thousands of people come to throw cavacas and learn about our tradition,” stated Osvaldo Pacheco.

Andreia Vale Lourenço also spoke about the process that led to the festival being recognised as National Intangible Heritage, highlighting the joint efforts of the community. “A great deal of work was done during the application process, with the active participation of the population, who feel that this festival is part of their identity. It is a source of pride to see it recognised at a national level, thanks to the efforts and dedication of the stewards,” she said.

Yesterday, May 8, Aveiro City Council promoted a new edition of the “Visita em Rede” initiative, with the aim of valuing and promoting the municipality’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. The action, aimed at museum professionals from the Portuguese Museum Network (RPM), began at the Aveiro/Santa Joana Museum and featured a diverse program that covered some of the city’s most emblematic traditions.

One of the most memorable moments was the visit dedicated to the Festa de São Gonçalinho, where participants were able to get to know this unique celebration that brings life to the Beira-Mar neighborhood every year. The visit included a visit to the Capela de São Gonçalinho and surrounding areas, where the festival was contextualized, from the traditional throwing of cavacas to the mass, procession, concerts and the symbolic Passagem do Ramo.

Party in constant growth

The session was led by Andreia Vale Lourenço, representative of the Aveiro City Museum, and included the collaboration of the São Gonçalinho Council, represented by judge Osvaldo Pacheco. During the visit, the official highlighted the ongoing work that the council carries out throughout the year to ensure the success and growth of the festival. “We are very proud of our festival and our neighborhood. We work throughout the year to ensure that this emblematic and important celebration, not only for the neighborhood, but for the entire city and region, continues to grow. Year after year, thousands of people come to throw cavacas and learn about our tradition,” stated Osvaldo Pacheco.

Andreia Vale Lourenço also spoke about the process that led to the festival being recognised as National Intangible Heritage, highlighting the joint efforts of the community. “A great deal of work was done during the application process, with the active participation of the population, who feel that this festival is part of their identity. It is a source of pride to see it recognised at a national level, thanks to the efforts and dedication of the stewards,” she said.

Yesterday, May 8, Aveiro City Council promoted a new edition of the “Visita em Rede” initiative, with the aim of valuing and promoting the municipality’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. The action, aimed at museum professionals from the Portuguese Museum Network (RPM), began at the Aveiro/Santa Joana Museum and featured a diverse program that covered some of the city’s most emblematic traditions.

One of the most memorable moments was the visit dedicated to the Festa de São Gonçalinho, where participants were able to get to know this unique celebration that brings life to the Beira-Mar neighborhood every year. The visit included a visit to the Capela de São Gonçalinho and surrounding areas, where the festival was contextualized, from the traditional throwing of cavacas to the mass, procession, concerts and the symbolic Passagem do Ramo.

Party in constant growth

The session was led by Andreia Vale Lourenço, representative of the Aveiro City Museum, and included the collaboration of the São Gonçalinho Council, represented by judge Osvaldo Pacheco. During the visit, the official highlighted the ongoing work that the council carries out throughout the year to ensure the success and growth of the festival. “We are very proud of our festival and our neighborhood. We work throughout the year to ensure that this emblematic and important celebration, not only for the neighborhood, but for the entire city and region, continues to grow. Year after year, thousands of people come to throw cavacas and learn about our tradition,” stated Osvaldo Pacheco.

Andreia Vale Lourenço also spoke about the process that led to the festival being recognised as National Intangible Heritage, highlighting the joint efforts of the community. “A great deal of work was done during the application process, with the active participation of the population, who feel that this festival is part of their identity. It is a source of pride to see it recognised at a national level, thanks to the efforts and dedication of the stewards,” she said.