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Mater Minho celebrates 8 years with programming open to the community

Jornal C – O Caminhense7 September 2026 at 10:23

Mater Minho – Association of Knowledge, based in Arcos de Valdevez, celebrated its eighth anniversary with a diverse programming open to the entire community. The celebration took place at the old Couto School, a space that hosted the various activities organized to mark this special date.

Throughout the day, participants were able to enjoy a Shibashi session, a movement and breathing practice of Chinese origin, and also take part in the Warp Weaving and Loom Web Assembly Workshop. The event also included an open class, allowing community members to engage with the proposed activities.

This association, dedicated to sharing knowledge, has been establishing itself as a space for socializing and learning in Arcos de Valdevez, completing eight years of continued activity serving the local community.

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