“Montra das Artes & Ofícios” returns to downtown Coimbra next Sunday

The “Montra das Artes & Ofícios” (Arts and Crafts Showcase) will once again liven up the city center next Sunday, May 18, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., with the aim of promoting the material and immaterial heritage of Coimbra and the region in the area of handicrafts. 18 artisans will be working live in the streets of Ferreira Borges and Visconde da Luz, and there will also be four moments of entertainment by the Filarmónica União Taveirense, musician Carlos Raposo, children from the music workshops of the Clube de Tempos Livres de Santa Clara and the Imperial TAFFUC – Tuna Académica da Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Coimbra.

The “Montra das Artes & Ofícios” brings 18 exhibitors to downtown Coimbra next Sunday. Visitors will be able to appreciate products linked to the arts and crafts, thus discovering heritage through the art of creating handmade objects, with the opportunity to observe live work and learn about the different stages of making a handmade piece.

The event features weaving from Almalaguês and tableware from Coimbra, products of Coimbra origin, but also from other areas that fall within the scope of craft production, such as ceramics, leather, wooden utensils or pieces made using gourds and other materials harvested from nature.

This edition of the event will include, in the morning, presentations by the Filarmónica União Taveirense, at 11h00, and Motivos Alternativos – Associação Cultural, with the presence of musician Carlos Raposo, at 12h00. At 3pm, the Clube de Tempos Livres de Santa Clara will present a concert by the children who attend its music workshops. The Imperial TAFFUC – Tuna Académica da Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Coimbra will be promoting Coimbra roots and academic music, with a performance scheduled for 16:30.

The initiative, organized by Coimbra City Council, has as partners the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra, CoimbraMaisFuturo and CEARTE – Professional Training Centre for Handicrafts and Heritage.

The event returns, on June 15, to Ferreira Borges and Visconde da Luz streets.