Category: Culture and Entertainment > Community Centre
District: Aveiro > Castelo de Paiva > São Martinho de Sardoura > Vila Verde
The Cultural and Recreational Association of São Martinho is located in the Vila Verde area, an integral part of the locality of São Martinho de Sardoura. This area, situated in the municipality of Castelo de Paiva, benefits from surroundings that embrace the valleys of the Douro and Sardoura rivers. The landscape is shaped by nature and traditional activities, such as agriculture, offering an authentic glimpse into Portuguese rural life.
At the heart of the Cultural and Recreational Association of São Martinho lies a deep dedication to safeguarding local traditions. It is here that the São Martinho Folkloric Group has its headquarters, developing a mission of cultural preservation. Founded in 1993, this group is dedicated to collecting and perpetuating the uses and customs that have defined the lives of the people of São Martinho de Sardoura throughout generations. Through continuous work with the oldest members of the community, the group keeps alive an essential part of the region's identity and memory.
The commitment of the association and the group is vibrantly manifested through performances that reveal the authenticity of regional culture. The meticulously recreated costumes, traditional dances, and evocative songs are more than mere exhibitions; they are living tableaux that narrate snippets of people's daily lives, their work in the fields, and their celebrations. The association not only presents these traditions on stage but also ensures their continuity, promoting the transmission of the ethnographic heritage of the Castelo de Paiva region to future generations. Their regular participation in festivals and cultural events throughout the country attests to the importance of their contribution to Portuguese folklore.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.052473786957, -8.2898595521739
Coordinates DMS: 41°03'8.9"N 08°17'23.5"W
On-duty Pharmacy São Martinho de Sardoura
