Celorico da Beira marks World Food Day with children's theatre

The play "Ulysses and Healthy Eating" educated preschool and primary school children on balanced dietary habits.

Generic image of children watching a play about healthy eating in a cultural center.
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Generic image of children watching a play about healthy eating in a cultural center.

The Municipality of Celorico da Beira marked World Food Day on October 16th with the presentation of the play “Ulysses and Healthy Eating” at the Celorico da Beira Cultural Center on October 15th.

The initiative, promoted by the Municipal Sports Service, targeted children from kindergartens and the 1st Cycle of Basic Education, providing them with a fun and educational experience about healthy eating.
The show featured two sessions, each lasting approximately 45 minutes, followed by a 10-minute interactive surprise. The first session took place at 09:30 for preschool children, while the second was held at 14:30 for 1st Cycle students.
Through Ulysses' adventures and theatrical language, the activity aimed to raise awareness among the youngest about the importance of a balanced diet, organic farming, and vegetable gardens, while also encouraging contact with nature, valuing food, and practicing physical activity.
The initiative, in a fun and educational way, sparked children's curiosity, promoted new learning, and encouraged the adoption of healthy eating habits from childhood, linking education with culture and well-being.
Based on information from the official source: Portal Municipal de Celorico da Beira (15/10/2026)