The session, which included the participation of Professor Doctor Luís Filipe Oliveira from the University of the Algarve, explored the multifaceted role of fairs as spaces for trade, economic development, meeting, and sociability throughout History.
Promoted by the Municipality of São Brás de Alportel, through its Municipal Archaeology Office, the initiative highlighted how fairs transcended the mere buying and selling of products, establishing themselves as important meeting points and drivers of economic and social development for communities.
The meeting allowed for reflection on the evolution of these spaces and their relevance in the lives of towns and cities, emphasizing their function as places for exchanging experiences, relationships, and knowledge, beyond material goods.
This initiative is part of the ongoing Conversations Cycle with History, which aims to promote reflection and sharing on historical and heritage topics, bringing the community closer to its past and valuing knowledge about the territory.
The Municipality invites citizens to stay tuned for upcoming monthly sessions, held on Friday afternoons, to continue participating in this cycle of encounters.
