Celorico da Beira Celebrates Rural Women's Day with Concert

Initiative in partnership with A Geradora honored the female role in rural communities and cultural preservation.

Generic image of a traditional Portuguese church with a cobblestone square in front, at dusk.
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Generic image of a traditional Portuguese church with a cobblestone square in front, at dusk.

The Municipality of Celorico da Beira marked International Rural Women's Day on Friday, October 16th, with a concert at the Church of Mercy.

The Municipality of Celorico da Beira, in partnership with A Geradora – Cooperativa Integral, CRL, marked International Rural Women's Day with an initiative dedicated to recognizing the role of women in rural communities, agriculture, and the preservation of territories.
The celebration took place on Friday, October 16th, at 9:00 PM, at the Church of Mercy, in Celorico da Beira, and featured the concert “Artes da Terra – Coro do Povo Canta à Mulher Geradora”.
The initiative highlighted the importance of rural women in valuing traditions, revitalizing communities, and preserving the cultural identity of territories, while simultaneously promoting a moment of connection between music, culture, and local roots.
The event was part of the commemorations for International Rural Women's Day, celebrated annually on October 15th, and aimed to value the contribution of these women to community development and the sustainability of rural areas.
Based on information from the official source: Portal Municipal de Celorico da Beira (19/10/2026)