Short Course on the History of Cascais: The Saloia Culture in Cascais
The strategy of preserving rural identity, traditional ways of life, and local pride is an unequivocal reference in the appreciation of our cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible. Participants in this course, which will be led by Guilherme Cardoso and Maria Amรฉlia Cabrita, will be invited to awaken their interest and explore the main aspects of Saloia culture, immersing themselves in its experiences, religious practices, customs, and traditions that have marked (and continue to mark) the identity of our municipality. Join us in this sharing of knowledge and collective memory.
Target audience: 18 years and older
Free participation
Advance registrationย HERE
Moreย information: +351 214 825 210ย (call to the national landline network) | on business days from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Organization:ย Cascais City Council
The origins of the saloios
ย The importance of archaeology in Cascais in determining the origins of Saloia culture
The Saloia territory: from the Middle Ages to the 21st century | The antiquity of the word โsaloioโ
The vernacular architecture of Cascais
The property, the traditional house, its types, internal divisions and annexes
Life experiences: from birth to death
ย Professional activities
ย Religiousness and beliefs
Visit to the Casal Saloio de Outeiro de Polima
