The book “Caminhada de uma vida”, by Ildo Guerreiro, which aims to be “a fair tribute to the poetry and popular culture of the region”, was launched last Thursday, December 21st, at the headquarters of the Casa Museu José Pinto association Contreiras, on the Gorjões site, in Faro.
According to the City Council of São Brás de Alportel, the municipality where this «self-taught and eternal lover of words» lives, Ildo Guerreiro collaborates with the monthly newspapers “O Sambrasense” and “Noticias de S. Bráz”, spaces where he publishes «poems of inspiration in their daily family life and the experiences and traditions of the region».
The book that has now been released is the result of the compilation of these works.
This author's poems “preserve for posterity the traditions, uses and customs of popular wisdom. An 80-year journey guided by principles of respect and love for others, a source of inspiration for dozens of poems that bring the past to life, without forgetting the future and the dreams of the present».
At the book launch ceremony, the presentation of the work was carried out by Carla Mateus and featured musical moments, performed by Hélio Gonçalves on the piano.
Adolfo Contreiras, president of the Casa Museu José Pinto Contreiras Association and author of the book's preface, Sérgio Martins, president of the Parish Council of Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Marlene Guerreiro, vice-president of the Municipal Chamber of São Brás de Alportel and Ildo Guerreiro himself were also invited to speak.
About Ildo Guerreiro:
Born in Gorjões, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Ildo Cavaco Guerreiro recently celebrated his 80th birthday, a date he marks in a special way with the launch of his poetry book “A Caminhada da minha vida”.
Married to São Brasense Rosa Maria Guerreiro, with whom he started a family, Ildo Guerreiro is the father of two children, of whom he has three grandchildren who are his source of youthfulness and good disposition.
Nature and rural activities are part of his routine, along with unconditional support for his family, and free time dedicated to his passion… popular poetry.
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