Organizations
ASJS — São João de Sobrado Association
Learn about the association that preserves and promotes the Bugiada and Mouriscada tradition.
About Us
The São João de Sobrado Association (Comissão de Festas) is a non-profit cultural association, founded in 1993, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Bugiada and Mouriscada.
The Comissão de Festas manages the House of the Bugio and Mourisqueiro, supports annual festival committees and promotes cultural activities throughout the year.
Mission
To preserve, promote and enhance the Bugiada and Mouriscada as Intangible Cultural Heritage, fostering intergenerational transmission and national and international recognition.
Vision
To be the institutional reference in safeguarding the Bugiada and Mouriscada, contributing to the cultural development of Sobrado and to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage candidacy.
History
The most important milestones of the association over three decades:
Foundation of Comissão de Festas
The association is formally established by a group of Sobrado residents committed to preserving the tradition.
First publications
Publication of the first promotional materials about the Bugiada and Mouriscada.
Institutional collaboration
Beginning of partnerships with Valongo Municipality and regional cultural entities.
Heritage inventory
Collection and cataloguing of costumes, masks and historical documentation.
House of the Bugio and Mourisqueiro
Inauguration of the headquarters building, providing a permanent space for the tradition.
Archive digitisation
Start of the project to digitise the photographic and video archive.
Digital platform
Launch of the online platform for promotion and management of the festivities.
UNESCO candidacy
Preparation of the Bugiada and Mouriscada candidacy for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
For additional institutional information, visit the official website of Associação São João de Sobrado.
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