Exhibition “Mediterranean Diet – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”

Traveling exhibition of the Tavira Municipal Museum

The Alcoutim store, on Avenida Duarte Pacheco, in Alcoutim, will host, from April 4th to December 30th, the traveling exhibition of the Tavira Municipal Museum, entitled “Mediterranean Diet – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”.

Conceived as an integral part of the Safeguarding Plan approved by UNESCO, this traveling exhibition reveals the richness and diversity of the Mediterranean Diet, a millennial heritage that transcends simple food.

The exhibition consists of 19 bilingual panels, inviting visitors to explore the multiple dimensions of this living heritage: from ancient traditions to the cultural landscapes that sustain it; from its contribution to health and well-being to sustainable practices that respect natural cycles; from community celebrations to techniques passed down through generations.

The exhibition presents summaries and images that illustrate the millennia-long history of the Mediterranean Diet, its relationship with astrological cycles and seasonal products, the journey from its nomination to its inscription by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, as well as other fundamental aspects that characterize this Mediterranean way of life.

We invite you to join this journey and discover how this dietary model has transformed into a lifestyle and a global example of sustainability, conviviality, and respect for nature.

Exhibition “Carob: memory(ies) of a life”

Photography exhibition by Luísa Melão

Venda de Alcoutim, on Av.ª Duarte Pacheco, in Alcoutim, hosts, from January 24th to March 22nd, the photography exhibition by Luísa Melão, entitled “Carob: memory(s) of a life”.

The exhibition presents a set of photographs that are the result of one of many possible perspectives; It is a record, a moment that can – and should – be understood under different and new destinies.

We invite you to participate in this journey and discover/feel for
beyond each photograph, from the artistic ‘filter’, passing through the industrial vision, to the product – the carob – that gives life and sustains the mechanics of this space and that begins on EARTH, but always with the involvement of MAN and its action on the ENVIRONMENT that surrounds it.

This exhibition was organized by the Municipality of Faro – Algarve Regional Museum, Algarve Region Coordination Committee, Chorondo & Filhos, Lda. and with the support of Carob World.

The Alcoutim Municipal Museum wishes all its collaborators, visitors, and friends a Holy and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year full of new challenges, many successes and achievements.

Happy Holidays

Exhibition “Freedom: 50 Years in Memories”

Market Building, Martim Longo

Rua Dr. Antero Quental, 52, 8970- Martim Longo (GPS: 37°26’25.7”N 7°46’12.7”W)

Monday to Friday, except holidays

8:30 am — 3:00 pm

From December 13th, 2024, to January 31st, 2025, the village of Martim Longo, in the market building, hosts the exhibition “Freedom: 50 Years in Memories”, part of the “50 Years of Freedom” project.

This exhibition, promoted by the Municipal Museum/Municipality of Alcoutim, is made up of 10 panels, and aims to guide the visitor on a journey through the memories, personal and non-transferable, of 6 relevant personalities from the local and perhaps national community, of the events that preceded and followed the April 25th 1974.

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit it.