The initiative, dedicated to valuing and preserving one of the municipality's most emblematic cultural traditions, featured a musical performance by the Academia de Música Estrela do Mar de Peniche, the presentation of the play “As Mãos Delas” by Teatro Casa - Associação Artística, and the inauguration of the exhibition of the works submitted to the contest.
The exhibition, which allows visitors to appreciate the talent, creativity, and mastery of those who keep the art of Peniche Bobbin Lace alive, will be open until November 29, 2026, at the Central Elétrica - CCI of Peniche.
In Category B (17 to 60 years), the prizes were awarded to Liliana Cordeiro Zarro Viola (2nd), Paula Duarte and Sara Filipa Santos Rafael (3rd ex-aequo), and Maria Carlos Duarte Pereira Leitão Marques (5th).
In Category C (Over 61 years), the winners were Guilhermina Carmo Marnoto (1st), Maria Roseta Jesus Brás Pereira (2nd), Ermelinda dos Prazeres Duarte Cordeiro (3rd), and Maria da Conceição Rica (4th). Maria José Bernardo and Maria Virgínia Santos shared the 5th prize ex-aequo.
Honorable Mentions were also awarded to Maria Luísa Salvador Chagas (for the Lace Maker's effort) and Carmelita Maria José Raimundo Sardo (for the originality of the design).
