The village of Cortelha, in the interior of the municipality of Loulé, will promote a pedestrian walk in which the traditional pig slaughter will be recreated, on January 12th, from 9:30 am.
With the aim of presenting the participants of yet another Pedestrian Walk with mountain traditions, the Association of Friends of Cortelha will recreate the slaughter of the pig, with a reenactment of the usual tasks that are performed on this day by mountain men and women.
In the past, this tradition was a very important form of subsistence for the people of the interior of the Algarve, providing food that could be stored and consumed throughout the year. The killing ritual took place over several days and was part of a strong social interaction.
These days, in Serra do Caldeirão, the tradition of slaughtering pigs and the factory of tasty sausages is lived. After a year of raising and feeding their pigs, the cold has arrived and in order to be able to extract sustenance for another year, the inhabitants of the interior of the municipality of Loulé carry out the usual pig slaughters in their homes, which more they are not days of hard work, but also days of socializing between family and friends.
On this tour, participants will be able to appreciate the landscapes that Serra do Caldeirão offers at this time of year, with a route of approximately 11 kilometers and with the departure at 9:30 am, but it is necessary to confirm your registration from 8:30 am.
Along the way, participants will be able to observe some of the routines that until recently were part of the daily life of the people of the Algarve mountains.
At the end, they will all be gifted with a small meal of delicacies associated with the “Slaughter of the Pig”.
Applications can be made to [email protected] or 918 550 180.
This activity is organized by the Association of Friends of Cortelha and has the support of the Municipality of Loulé, the Parish Council of Salir and Algar.
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