The commemorations began with a solemn session at the Municipal Auditorium of Sabrosa. The event featured official speeches by the President of the Municipal Assembly, Domingos Carvas, and the Mayor, Helena Lapa. Also present were the President of the French town of Cadaujac, twinned with Sabrosa, accompanied by her delegation, reinforcing ties of friendship and cooperation, along with other personalities and entities.
Domingos Carvas highlighted the municipality's cultural and natural heritage, its economic dynamics, and the talent of its people. He emphasized Sabrosa's identity and resilience, describing it as a territory of "high intensity" despite being in a low-density region. He underscored the Transmontano spirit and the importance of building the municipality's future with dedication and responsibility.
Helena Lapa paid tribute to all those who contributed to the municipality's development over its 190 years, particularly former mayors. She linked the commemoration to the 50th anniversary of Democratic Local Power. The Mayor highlighted the heritage, the connection to the Demarcated Douro Region, historical figures, and its people, described as "a territory made of resilient, honest, and hardworking people." She reaffirmed the municipal executive's commitment to improving quality of life through investments in education, housing, culture, and civil protection.
The program continued with the launch of the book O Mistério do Pote de Ouro e Outros Segredos, by Sabrosa-born writer Alexandre Parafita. The Mayor highlighted the author's connection to his homeland and his special dedication to his "motherland, Sabrosa," on the occasion of the municipality's anniversary.
This was followed by the traditional birthday song, cake, and a commemorative toast, fostering a moment of conviviality. In the evening, celebrations continued at the Mercado dos Produtos Durienses with a concert by the Banda Sinfónica Portuguesa, featuring the Maat Saxophone Quartet, celebrating culture and music.
The 190th anniversary of Sabrosa's elevation to municipality served as an opportunity to honor the history, roots, and people who have built the territory, celebrating the past, valuing the present, and projecting the future.
