"Operação Chanfana" Wants to Make History: In October, Vila Nova de Poiares Offers "Tons" of the Typical Dish

The "Operação Chanfana" is an initiative organized by the Confraria da Chanfana of Vila Nova de Poiares, which celebrates on October 4th its 25 years of existence. To mark the occasion, the event promises to offer "tons" of the typical dish to participants. The confraternity, dedicated to the preservation and promotion of this gastronomic specialty, is the main organizer of this celebration that aims to make history through the quantity of chanfana served. Vila Nova de Poiares is the municipality responsible for hosting this festival dedicated to the traditional dish. Chanfana is a dish that has a rich cultural and literary history, having been mentioned in the work "Don Quixote," written by Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes. This literary reference contributes to the relevance and prestige of chanfana as a gastronomic heritage. The dish is surrounded by stories, legends, and disputes, which reflects the cultural importance this specialty has for the region and for those who defend and promote it.