The initiative kicked off with a session at the Centro Social e Cultural de São Pedro da Torre, marking the start of a program that will bring reading to seniors, fostering moments of sharing, conviviality, and discovery. Once a month, the municipal mobile reading vehicle will transport the Municipal Library to each participating institution, providing books, publications, accessible resources, and activities for reading animation and cultural participation.
The sessions will include shared readings, conversations, and activities inspired by tales, chronicles, poems, legends, music, read theater, word games, and memories of Valença's heritage and traditions. The program will address themes close to the participants' experiences, such as childhood and school memories, Christmas, poetry and music, old professions, festivals and pilgrimages, and traditional games.
“"We believe that reading has no age and that access to culture is a right for everyone. This project reinforces our commitment to a more inclusive Valença, where aging means continuing to participate, learn, share, and discover."
The first session was attended by the Vice-President of the Municipal Council, Ana Paula Xavier, and the Councillor for Culture, Óscar Silva. The initiative involves APPACDM de Valença, ASRAR, Centro de Convívio de Verdoejo, Centro Social e Cultural de São Pedro da Torre, Comunidade Arcanjos São Miguel e São Gabriel, Portuguese Red Cross, Santa Casa da Misericórdia, and São Mamede Solidário.
