The event, which had a total of 171 participations, demonstrated that age is not a limit to learning, experimenting, and living new adventures, with activities ranging from live music to virtual reality and creative workshops.
The Sunset – Tradition and Innovation initiative gathered 55 participants in front of the Restelo Garden Restaurant, enlivened by the band BluesCab, creating a relaxed atmosphere of conviviality.
The Time Travelers – Virtual Reality activity, with 18 participants, offered an immersive technological experience, allowing exploration of new possibilities and contact with innovative technologies.
The Arts & Flavors workshop combined creativity and tradition with 36 participants, including mocktail preparation and rehearsal for the traditional dress parade.
The closing was marked by the Grand White Ball, with 62 participants and entertainment by FestPopBand, and the Chita Dress Contest, which featured 16 contestants and celebrated Portuguese folk tradition. Alice Meixedo, Alice Espírito Santo, and Etelvina Nunes were the top three winners.
The Junta de Freguesia de Belém thanked several partner entities for their support, including ISTAR-Iscte, Universidade Atlântica, NOVA Medical School, Caselas Futebol Clube, Dez Prá Uma, and the bands BluesCab and FestPopBand.
The Month of Seniority was a celebration of people, their stories, and talents, reinforcing the importance of creating opportunities to learn, socialize, and build community, proving that active aging means continuing to discover and share.
