Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Fisheries Nuno Maciel marked the 40th anniversary of the Casa do Povo de São Jorge, highlighting the contribution of these institutions to preserving traditions, social dynamism and local development.
Speaking at the celebrations, Maciel said the Casas do Povo play an «irreplaceable role in close contact with local people and in preserving the identity of our parishes», acting as places of meeting, participation and knowledge-sharing across generations.
As an example, he pointed to the São Jorge association's social, cultural and training initiatives, including courses in traditional and artistic crafts. The Regional Secretariat signed an operating programme contract with the institution worth 19,025 euros.