Between 23 and 25 April, the Parish Council of Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira has prepared, once again, a vast programme to mark the 49th anniversary of 25th April
In the words of Paulo Carvalho, Chairman of the Board, "this is a period when the municipality and local communities come together to celebrate and present various activities that aim to boost the city of Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira. Thus, on April 23 the Town Council, in partnership with the Aurora da Liberdade Recreational Association will present the show "Zeca de Mais Somebody" where poetry and music come together to relive the life and work of José Afonso. On April 24, the Largo do Castelo, in Leça da Palmeira, will host the event "Revolution in the Largo", a sunset with different DJs and a performance by the Dance Academy of Matosinhos. On April 25, the commemorations of the 49th anniversary of Freedom will start with the hoisting of flags. The ceremonies are scheduled for 09h00 in Leça da Palmeira and 09h30 in Matosinhos. From 10 a.m., several sports tournaments will also take place, organized by Leixões SC, Grupo Desportivo de Basquete de Leça, Clube de Andebol de Leça, Académica de Leça, A Portuguesa de Leça FC and Associação TNK. These activities will take place at the Centro de Desportos e Congressos de Matosinhos, Complexo Municipal da Bataria and Centro de Convivio e Desportivo Vítor Oliveira. Finally, at 3pm a pre-school storytelling is scheduled at the Florbela Espanca Playground. "Abril com Palavras" intends to tell the story of the revolution in a didactic way. All the events that integrate the commemorations of the 49th anniversary of April 25 are free of charge.
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