The event, which took place yesterday, gathered representatives from various markets and stakeholders in the network, with the aim of celebrating these spaces and seeking strategies for their maintenance, promotion, and revitalization.
The celebration featured an opening by the Clube da Batucada da Casa do Povo de Messines, bringing rhythm and joy, and entertainment by Algarvie Marafade. The Market also hosted the gastronomic demonstration “Sabores do Mercado” (Flavors of the Market), which highlighted local products and tastes.
The President of the Parish Council, Carla Benedito, hosted the celebration, welcoming attendees and emphasizing the continued importance of the municipal market for the local economy and meeting the population's needs.
The day served for celebration, but also to reinforce the need to continue promoting and revitalizing markets as spaces for proximity, economic dynamism, and valuing local producers and products.
