Tertúlias, book presentations, storytelling sessions, and musical performances are highlights of the Ourique Book Fair, in the district of Beja, marking its 25th edition this year.
Hosted by the Municipality of Ourique through the Jorge Sampaio Municipal Library, the event begins today and continues until November 13, aiming to “promote the love of reading and value the book as a tool for knowledge, sharing, and citizenship.”
It takes place at Praça Padre António Pereira from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with free entry.
The program features, among other highlights, a musical performance by José Diogo Bento and José Santos on Thursday. Following this, on Saturday, the 9th volume of the Cultural Notebooks of Ourique by Orik – Ourique Heritage Defense Association will be launched, with discussions featuring authors Margarida Rebelo Pinto and Sara Rodi on the 9th and 11th, respectively.
