Monchique is a village, but for two days it will have seven villages. It will be on the weekend of the 28th and 29th of May, the date set for the first edition of the new event «Vamos à Vila».
If before it was the villagers of the municipality who “went to the village”, to take care of the most diverse tasks, this time seven villages will be scattered throughout the streets of Monchique, closed to traffic during these two days, to take visitors to tour the entire town and discover its corners, but also the local «knowledge and flavours».
Throughout the weekend, there will be, in each of these villages, various offers ranging from more or less traditional gastronomy and music, to handicrafts and local products, to themed tours and walks, traditional games, conversations and storytelling circles, various exhibitions, knitting, crochet and sewing workshops or paper with orange peel, or even the creation of pigments from natural products, artistic interventions, gatherings.
Each of these villages will be in charge of villagers, all well-known figures in the village. Among these villagers Special mentions include Father Pedro, born in Monchique but parish priest of Ferreiras and Boliqueime, Idalete Marques, radio host for Rádio Fóia, Eduardo Duarte, geographer and writer, or Alice Duarte, dancer and performer.
One of the highlights will be, on the 29th, at 18:00, the recital “Sopro de vida”, Rão Kyao, at the Igreja Matriz.
The Câmara de Monchique, which organizes the new event in partnership with people and local entities, explains that “Vamos à vila” aims to be “a moment of celebration of local traditions. A tribute to what has gone and what is intended to be kept as a tradition. An event with veracity and essence».
The municipality adds that “the voice and traditions of a community were the creative thread for this project, where the particularities of our municipality and our territory allowed the whole idea to be developed. Traditions were, therefore, at the base of creation. We are inspired by the past, safeguarding the collective and individual memory».
«We want to highlight the genuineness associated with local products and let it speak for itself and highlight rural experiences, so that they result in an affective archive, to keep and preserve», says the Municipality.
Paulo Alves: This is an event to «bring people to explore the corners of Monchique»
Paulo Alves, mayor of Monchique, in statements to the Sul Informação, explained that “it was usual for the Municipality to promote some events – Feira dos Enchidos, do Ham, Festival do Medronho or das Camélias – that the pandemic came to interrupt”. This year, it has not yet been possible to reorganize these initiatives on the usual dates, but «we wanted to promote this face-to-face event that would bring people to Monchique, but inside the village, to make them explore the corners».
And that's how, «using an expression very rooted among the people here», «Vamos à Vila» was born.
The objective is to «highlight all that we have that is good – sausages, medronho, honey, sweets – in an outdoor event». Traditional Monchique commerce will also be involved, as it will be open during the «Vamos à Vila» hours, as well as the churches and the Museum of Sacred Art.
As for the future of the new event, which President Paulo Alves hopes will be «very successful», the idea is «to see how this first edition goes». «It could be an idea to continue, because at this time of year, in the transition between spring and summer there is not much on offer in the Algarve. Now there is no overlap of events that there is in the summer».
Program
“LET'S GO TO THE VILLAGE”
May 28th | 11 am to 00 pm
May 29th | 11 am to 00 pm
Running throughout the event:
» Marcelo Rio
12:30 and 14:30 | Circulating musical animation
» Street animation
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» 1 – VILLAGE OF LARGO DOS CHORONES
villagers: Bruno Medronho and Cristina Fernandes
– Day 28 | Official opening with the Firefighters Fanfare Volunteers from Portimão
- 11h00
– 28th and 29th | “Monchique, Written Words” Contest
Write a sentence about Monchique and qualify for the 1-night bed and breakfast award at Monchique Resort & Spa.
The 2 best phrases win!
11h00-21h00 – Municipality of Monchique Stand
– 28th and 29th | Traditional Games: Rope traction, sack race, top, donkey game – 14:00-18:00
– Day 28 | "Adelfeira em Flor”: themed visit with tour of the natural habitat
Meeting point: 09:00 – next to the reception/stand Municipality of Monchique
Limited and mandatory registration until May 24th to: [email protected]
– Day 28 | musical performance – Popular Group “Pilha Galinhas” – 12h00
– Day 28 | Musical moment – “Versátil Trio” – 14:00
– Day 28 | musical moment – Svetlana Bakushina Trio – 16 pm
– Day 28 | Musical moment – Toj Gatune – 18:00
– Day 29 | “Discovering Monchique”: cultural walk through the village
Meeting point: 09:00 am – Largo dos Chorões
Limited and mandatory registration until the 24th of May to: [email protected]
– Day 29 | musical moment – CR&F – 16:00
Exhibitors:
– Municipality of Monchique
– Painted Stones
– Rosario Duarte
– Joao Furtado
– Jose Inacio Rosa
– Jose Joaquim Rosa
Eats and Drinks:
– CDC Nave
– Monchique Hunting and Fishing Club
– Monchique crepes
– Our Lady of Conception Conference
– CNE AGR. 383
– Evangelist de Oliveira
– Sweet Pastry and Art
- White hot
– Medronho Marias
– Parish Councils of Monchique, Marmelete and Alferce
– Waters of Monchique
– Monchique Resort & Spa
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» 3 - VILLAGE OF MERCY
villagers: Jorge Sampaio and Sao Cruz
– 28th and 29th |Art exposition by the Plastic Artist Zé Ventura – 11h00-20h00
– 28th and 29th | knitting workshop, Crochet and Sewing by São Cruz and Agulhas Marafadas
Subject to prior appointment. Information and registration: 966 477 210
– Day 28 | Talk circle – “Whoever tells a story, adds a point” – 15:00
With the participation of the senior population, in which identity elements of the municipality of Monchique are explored: life stories / Monchique – heritage, culture and tradition / Local expressions and sayings / Arts and Crafts / Eating and drinking from the Serra / Faith, beliefs and the prayers
Idea: Monchique Town Hall | Implementation: SerrAdentro, based on the project developed at the Family Support Center in Monchique
– Day 29 | musical moment – Svetlana Bakushina Trio – 14 pm
– Day 29 | musical animation – Portuguese Noise – 15:30-18:30
– Day 29 | story tellers - 19h00
Exhibitors:
– Esmeralda Silva
– Joy'addict
– Nova Seara Bakery
– Helena Baiona
– Paula Alves
Eats and Drinks:
– Doce Mania and Momento Frozen (cotton candy, popcorn and homemade ice cream)
– Rejoice be genuine
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» 4 – ALDEIA DA GALLERY ST ANTÓNIO
villagers: António Correia and Patricia Francisco
– 28th and 29th | Sound exhibition “Landscape of Monchique”
Get to know Monchique through its sounds.
Day 28: 11:00-23:00 / Day 29: 11:00-20:00
A project: Blue Fungus Association
– Day 28 | musical moment – Toj Gatune – 15:00
– Day 28 – 16:00
- Orange peel paper workshop
- How to create natural pigment with red cabbage
- Blind tasting in search of ingredients of the project Alfarroba.Tex- Special for children
Dynamization: Carob.Tex
– Day 28 | musical moment – Svetlana Bakushina Trio – 19 pm
– Day 29 | “The Inheritance” - 11h00
Children's theater based on the work "The widow and the parrot"
– Day 29 | musical moment – “Versatile Trio” – 14:00 pm
– Day 29 | “The Letter” – artistic intervention - 15h00
Testimonials, testimonies and intentions from present generations to future generations, so that they can know what it is like to live in Monchique these days.
Collaboration: Children and young people from the Agrupamento de Escolas whose contributions served as a source and inspiration for the writing of the final text.
Idea: Monchique Town Hall | Implementation: Blue Fungus Association
– Day 29 | Tales, Songs, Laughter and Lulls” - 16h30
A show for the whole family. Between jokes and more serious matters, we travel through tales that make you dream. Of those who drop seeds in the fertile soil that is the imagination. Includes the presentation of the book “The fault is on the razor”.
Dynamization: Tales & Cantos
– Day 29 | musical moment – CR&F – 19:00
Exhibitors:
– Maria Amalia
– Lagar Pardieiros – Monchique olive oil
– T-BE
– Ercília Gomes
– Maria Francisca Martins
Eats and Drinks:
- Rosemary
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» 5 – CHURCH VILLAGE
villagers: Father Pedro and Joana Fernando
– 28th and 29th | Sacred Art Exhibition
– 28th and 29th | Performance of the Monchique Guitar Group
16:00 – Mother Church
– Day 28 | “Tales to Share” - 12h00
A show designed for an adult audience. Filled with original and adapted stories and songs, it promises to be a moment capable of making you dream. tempered
with words from all over the world, it also has just the right dash of humour.
– Day 28 | Peddy Paper “Discovering the History of Monchique”
15:00 | Meeting point: Mother Church
Limited and mandatory registrations until May 24th to: [email protected]
– Day 29 | story tellers - 13h00
– Day 29 | Recital “Breath of Life” – Rão Kyao
18:00 | Mother Church
Exhibitors:
– SerraIntro
– Ernesto Luz
– Fine Art
– Teresa Marreiros
– Graça Duarte
– Jose Eleutério
Eats and Drinks:
– Factory of Farturas
– Parish of Monchique
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» 6 - MARKET VILLAGE
villagers: João Ramalho and Alice Duarte
– 28th and 29th | “Pintarela – Paint Monchique in Watercolor”
11h00-14h00 / 15h00-19h00 | Atelier Meire Gomes (next to the backyard of the Parish Council of Monchique)
Limited and mandatory registration until May 20th to: 935 594 511
– Day 28 | story tellers - 11h30
– Day 28 | musical moment – Bando da Terra Velha – 15:00-18:00
– Day 28 | musical moment – CR&F – 19:00
– Day 29 | Route of Cascades and Adelfeiras - 19 km
– difficulty: high
– Concentration at 9:00 am – Pico da Foia
– Free but mandatory registration via phone (282 910 234) or email ([email protected]), until 15:00 pm on 27 May
– Day 29 – 11:00
– Paper workshop with orange peel
- How to create natural pigment with red cabbage
- Blind tasting in search of ingredientss of the project Alfarroba.Tex- Special children
Dynamization: Carob.Tex
– Day 29 | musical moment – “Versatile Trio” – 12h00
– Day 29 | musical moment – Toj Gatune – 15:00
– Day 29 | "Tales to Share” - 18h00
A show designed for an adult audience. Filled with original and adapted stories and songs, it promises to be a moment capable of making you dream. Spiced with words from around the world, it also has just the right dash of humour.
Exhibitors:
– Scissor sharpener
– Fatima Varela
– Idália Duarte Sausages from Monchique
– Convento Paraíso Winery
– Borba cheese factory – Alentejo
– Campidoce
Eats and Drinks:
– Hunting and Fishing Association “Os Monchiqueiros”
– Roasted octopus
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» 7 – VILLAGE OF THE PARISH COUNCIL OF MONCHIQUE
villagers: Eduardo Duarte and Monica Dias
– Day 28 | story tellers - 13h00
– Day 28 | “The Inheritance” - 15h00
Children's theater based on the work "The widow and the parrot"
– Day 28 | musical moment – “Versatile Trio” – 17h00
– Day 28 | “Here there is a dance” with Ricardo Glória – 22:00
– Day 29 | “Word pulls word” - 14h30
Tertúlia about the traditions of Monchique, where a word is the starting point for conversations and sharing of stories, memories, memories and remembrances.
Exhibitors:
– Lourdes Silva
– Void Jewelry
– Jose Domingos
– Melaria Pé da Cruz
– Castelo Branco Cider
– Quinta da Brejeira
Eats and Drinks:
– Pork on the skewer “The snack”
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