The ceremony, held on October 16, aimed to honor cultural manifestations inscribed in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage during the year 2026. The Miranda do Douro Municipal Council was represented by its President, Helena Barril, who received a commemorative plaque for the official recognition of this tradition.
The inclusion of the Festival of the Child of Vila Chã de Braciosa in the National Inventory reflects the commitment of the Municipality of Miranda do Douro and its inhabitants in preserving "Living Heritage". During the opening session, the Secretary of State for Culture, Alberto Santos, highlighted the importance of safeguarding and valuing these practices.
“"The UNESCO Convention describes intangible heritage as constantly recreated by communities. It therefore recognizes that transformation is part of that idea of continuity"
The program also included the inauguration of the traveling exhibition “Living Cultures – National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage 2026”, which will tour various parts of the country. With this national distinction, the Festival of the Child of Vila Chã de Braciosa strengthens its projection and its crucial role in the intangible cultural heritage of the municipality of Miranda do Douro and the Planalto Mirandês region.
