The event featured the participation of the Cavaquinho Group from the Universidade Sénior Rotary Club da Trofa, the Tuna from the Academia Sénior de Lousado, and the Vozes e Cavaquinhos from the Centro Comunitário Municipal da Trofa. These groups presented a repertoire of popular Portuguese music, evoking themes and cultural traditions of the country.
The repertoire included songs such as «Ora Vem Comigo», «Vira dos Malmequeres», and «Bailinho da Madeira», performed by the Cavaquinho Group from the Universidade Sénior Rotary Club da Trofa; «Rolinha Brava» and «Malhada do Centeio», by the Tuna from the Academia Sénior de Lousado; and «Vira de Nazaré» and «O Rapaz do Casaquito», by the Vozes e Cavaquinhos from the Centro Comunitário Municipal da Trofa.
A special moment of the afternoon was the joint performance of the song «Laurindinha» by the participating groups.
The initiative was attended by users from various social institutions in the municipality, including the Lar Padre Joaquim Ribeiro, the Lar da Santa Casa, ASAS, the Quinta do Vau, the Muro de Abrigo, and the Centro Social e Paroquial de São Mamede, highlighting the importance of creating opportunities for the senior population to meet.
Following the performances, a social gathering with refreshments was held, fostering interaction among attendees.
Through this event, the Trofa Municipal Council reinforces its commitment to promoting traditional Portuguese music, active aging, and social participation, recognizing the role of culture in the quality of life for the senior population.
