MEETING OF TALES, STORIES, AND MEMORIES “THE VOICE OF THE VILLAGE: WHERE MEMORY COMES TO LIFE”, by Ricardo Baptista

August 1 | 14:30

Location: Casa da Paragem Building – Barão de São João Org.: CM Lagos Duration: 3h Free entry

Community meeting dedicated to rescuing the tradition of orality and strengthening the identity of Barão de São João. An open space for all who wish to share or simply listen to traditional tales, life stories, and memories that shaped life in the parish.

More than just a sharing of words, these meetings aim to preserve heritage, ensuring that local traditions and collective memory pass from generation to generation; to create bonds, strengthening empathy and connection through storytelling and listening; and to stimulate the mind and soul, awakening imagination and personal reflection through journeys into one's own experiences.

If you have an old story from Barão de São João to tell or if you simply enjoy listening to them, this meeting is for you. Come share your testimony, rediscover your roots, and help keep the spirit of Barão de São João alive. Your story is part of ours!