The celebrations began at the Paços do Concelho (Municipal Palace), with a visit to the exhibition area featuring pieces from the institutional collection. A symbolic presentation of the number one key of honor of the Municipality to the city of Sabugal was highlighted.
Before a Guard of Honor, formed by members of the Volunteer Firefighters' Associations of Sabugal and Soito, the ceremony continued with the decoration of workers who completed 25 and 35 years of effective service in the Municipality, as well as a vote of praise for retired workers.
The Medal of Sporting Merit was awarded to Carlota Gomes Faria de Almeida, the Medal of Entrepreneurial Merit to the company Viúva Monteiro, and the Medal of Civic Merit to Luís Eduardo Canaveira Manso. The honorees emphasized their emotional connection to the municipality of Sabugal upon receiving the decorations.
The Day of the Municipality culminated with a concert by fado singer Vera Nunes, accompanied by José Cleto (fado viola), Hugo Ramos (Portuguese guitar), and João Semedo (cajon and bass).
