The Environmental and Cultural Association Celtiberus organized another edition of the Harvest Festival Walk in Covas do Barroso, bringing together hundreds of participants to celebrate a decade of valuing the heritage, traditions, and community spirit of Barroso. The Quinta do Cruzeiro, in the village, was transformed into an authentic rural museum, decorated for the occasion.
During the route and visit to the site, participants could observe elements of traditional rural heritage, such as mills, ovens, threshing floors, granaries, water channels, cobblestone paths, and cellars, reflecting a culture tied to the land and the agricultural cycles of the communities of Barroso.
A highlight was the performance by the Folk Group of Santa Maria de Covas do Barroso, with the participation of rider Miguel da Fonseca and his Lusitano horses. The event also included a traditional threshing demonstration, popular games, and entertainment, offering attendees a celebration of the harvest season.
The organization emphasized that the Harvest Festival is more than just a walk; it integrates natural heritage, culture, gastronomy, and ethnography. The initiative reinforces the importance of preserving and passing down the territory's values and traditions to new generations, contributing to the tourist and cultural enhancement of Covas do Barroso and the municipality of Boticas.
The first edition took place on October 5, 2016, a date that also marked the reactivation of the Folk Group of Santa Maria de Covas do Barroso, specifically to participate in this event. That initial performance sowed the seed for the revival of this ethnographic group, now an integral part of the community's cultural identity.
