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

July 18 | 3:00 PM

Location: Edifício Casa da Paragem – 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 anyone who wants to share or simply listen to traditional tales, life stories, and memories that shaped life in the parish.

More than a sharing of words, these meetings aim to preserve heritage, ensuring that local traditions and collective memory pass from generation to generation; create bonds, strengthening empathy and connection through storytelling and listening; and stimulate the mind and soul, awakening imagination and personal reflection through the journey of 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 soul of Barão de São João alive. Your story is part of ours!