On the upcoming October 5th, the Municipality of Alpiarça will mark the Commemorations of the Establishment of the Portuguese Republic. The program includes a tribute to José Relvas and Republicans, free guided tours of the Casa dos Patudos, and a concert by the Banda da Sociedade Filarmónica Alpiarcense 1.º de Dezembro.
The celebration holds particular significance in Alpiarça due to José Relvas's deep connection to the municipality and the History of the Portuguese Republic. The Casa dos Patudos, Relvas's residence, is now a key site for preserving his memory and the heritage he left to the town.
At 11:00 AM, in the Jardim Municipal, a tribute will be held for José Relvas and Republicans, a moment to recall their contribution to the Republic's establishment and preserve the historical memory associated with Alpiarça.
Throughout the day, the Casa dos Patudos - Museu de Alpiarça will host free guided tours themed around "Republic." These tours will feature the broadcast of the speech given by José Relvas from the balcony of the Paços do Concelho in Lisbon on October 5th, and the National Anthem, offering a chance to revisit history.
At 4:00 PM, the program continues at the Casa dos Patudos with a concert by the Banda da Sociedade Filarmónica Alpiarcense 1.º de Dezembro, linking music to the commemorations of this important national date.
The Mayor of Alpiarça, Sónia Sanfona, invites the public to join the commemorations, which aim to remember history and reaffirm the values of freedom, citizenship, and participation, emphasizing that "Preserving our history also means valuing the path we have built as a community."
