Free activities offer various cultural experiences during the 7th edition of the event. Consult the complete programme:
Porto Alegre is preparing to host the seventh edition of the Cultural Heritage Week, an event promoted by the Municipal Secretariat for Culture and the Creative Economy (SMCEC). With a free and varied programme, Porto Alegre residents will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of activities that explore the region’s rich history and cultural heritage. The celebrations, which continue until August 20, are intrinsically linked to the National and State Day of Cultural Heritage, celebrated on August 17.
The program includes a range of cultural experiences, from guided walks in the historic center to conversation clubs, an antiques fair, exhibitions, art workshops and dance and music presentations. This diversity of activities aims to celebrate and promote appreciation of local cultural heritage, engaging both residents and visitors to the city.
The events of the Cultural Heritage Week are organized by the Directorate of Heritage and Memory, together with the SMCEC team of Historical and Cultural Heritage. Among the attractions, the “Experience the Center on Foot – Streets I haven’t traveled” stands out, a walk that crosses the historic center, revealing stories and curiosities about the local streets and squares. In addition, “Patrimônio na Praça” will transform Praça Dom Sebastião into a place of night celebrations, with a fair and events, offering a safe and culturally enriching experience.
Diversity is a hallmark of Cultural Heritage Week and exhibitions play a crucial role in this narrative. The exhibition “Unlimited City: Otto Wagner (1841-1918)” highlights modernity in architecture through reproductions of historical drawings and photos from the Vienna Museum, while “Black Women from POA” honors the contribution of black women to the city. Additionally, the Museu de Porto Alegre Joaquim Felizardo hosts exhibits that explore everything from urban legends to portraits that celebrate the citizens who shape the city.
With a wide range of activities and enriching experiences, the 7th Cultural Heritage Week is a unique opportunity for Porto Alegre residents to get in touch with their cultural and historical heritage, reinforcing the importance of heritage in the city’s identity . To participate in the activities, simply consult the calendar and places published by SMCEC and enjoy this celebration of local culture and memory.
Consult the complete programme:
Cultural Heritage Week 2023 – Schedule
Tuesday 15 – 10:30 and 13:30 and Thursday 17 – 19:00
Chat with the students of the Municipal Workers’ Education Center (CMET) Paulo Freire. Location: CMET Paulo Freire, Rua Santa Terezinha, 572 – Santana
Wednesday, 16 – 14.30
Visit to the Historical Archive of Porto Alegre Moisés Vellinho. Location: Avenida Bento Gonçalves, 1129 – Santo Antônio.
Friday, 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Round table with researchers, journalists, councilors and institutions on the streets of Porto Alegre. Location: Hall of the Town Hall. Piazza Montevideo, 10 – Historic center.
Saturday, 7pm – 10am
Experience the Center on Foot – Streets I haven’t traveled – The Council of Historic and Cultural Heritage (COMPAHC) walks the streets of the Historic Center, telling the story of each street and square name. Meeting point: Praça Conde de Porto Alegre (formerly Praça do Portão). Ticket: 1 kg of food or non-perishable personal hygiene product. The event will be held in case of light rain.
Heritage in the Square – Praça Dom Sebastião will be the stage for fairs and events from 4pm to 10pm, with nearby churches and museums open to the public. The aim is to celebrate Cultural Heritage Day and ensure a safe nightlife in the city. Location: Praça Dom Sebastião, in front of the church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
16:00 – Memory Wheel – A conversation wheel to remember facts and tell stories and stories that have marked the life of the people of Porto Alegre.
18:00 – Presentation of the Municipal Dance Company of Porto Alegre
20:00 – Special concert by the Municipal Band of Porto Alegre
Sunday, 8.00pm – 3.00pm
Clay to bronze heritage workshop – structure, modelling, molds and foundry. Location: Casa da Estrela, headquarters of the Aeergs. Rua Camerino, 34 – Petrópolis district. Registration by email escultoresrs@gmail.com. Seats: 20
Unlimited City Exhibition: Otto Wagner (1841-1918). In collaboration with the Austrian Embassy in Brasilia and the Porto Alegre City Hall, the exhibition on the father of modernity in architecture brings together reproductions of drawings and historic photos from the Vienna Museum. Location: Aldo Locatelli Art Gallery. Piazza Montevideo, 10 – Historic center. It can be visited until 16 September, from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00.
POA Black Women Exhibition. Location: Porto Alegre Moisés Vellinho Historical Archive (Avenida Bento Gonçalves, 1129 – Santo Antônio). Visits Monday to Wednesday, 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
Exhibitions at the Museum of Porto Alegre Joaquim Felizardo
Il Solare that has become a museum – memories and stories. The exhibition explores the transformations the building underwent and the trajectory of the individuals who were linked to it.
Intangible heritage: the urban legends of Porto Alegre. The exhibition travels through the city through the legends that have populated and shaped the imagination of the capital. The “Cursed Towers”, the “Tears of Obirici”, the “Crimes of Rua do Arvoredo” and “Maria Degolada” are some of these stories that are now part of the Intangible Heritage of Porto Alegre.
City people. Forty portraits by photographer Gilberto Perin that honor the dedication of those who make Porto Alegre a better place to live and are part of the people of the city. Location: Porto Alegre Joaquim Felizardo Museum (Rua João Alfredo, 582 – Cidade Baixa). Visits: Monday, 1.30pm to 5.30pm, and Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm.
Source: Terra
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