Albufeira celebrated Espiga Day with activities for children and the elderly

As tradition dictates, Albufeira once again celebrated Ascension Thursday, the Day of the Corn on the Cob, May 29th, with several activities that brought together children and the elderly.

The Cerro d'Ouro Educational Center welcomed dozens of people, who throughout the day celebrated the occasion through a series of fun activities.

The initiative, organized by Albufeira City Council , aimed to promote interaction between different generations.

The day began with a walk around the Center, where participants were invited to collect the different elements that make up the Ramo da Espiga.

According to tradition, the ears of wheat represent bread, the white marigold symbolizes peace, while the yellow one refers to gold and silver. In turn, the poppy represents love, the pomegranate flower represents life, the olive branch represents olive oil, and the rosemary represents health and strength.

During the rest of the morning, several activities were carried out, such as the construction of stone ditches, and demonstrations of the making of Ourelo Shoes, as well as bread in a wood oven.

Also noteworthy was the performance of users of the Avô Club, who brought a group of world dances and another of traditional songs to the Center.

José Carlos Rolo, Mayor of Albufeira, also took part in the celebrations for Corn Cob Day. In a short speech, the mayor highlighted the importance of “promoting fun moments of conviviality, as a way of celebrating traditions”.

The mayor also highlighted the “municipality’s commitment to promoting initiatives that focus on interaction between people of different generations”.

The activities of the Day of the Cornmeal brought together users of institutions such as the Rossio Day Center of the Humanitarian Solidarity Association of Albufeira, the António Silva Leal Foundation, and the Parish Center of Paderne.

Students from the Ferreiras Kindergarten and EB1 dos Caliços also participated.

During lunch, the musical entertainment was provided by Valter Cabrita, who brought a selection of dance songs to the stage. Before the event closed, there was still time for the “Get Up and Dance” session.

Corn Day takes place 40 days after Easter and, according to Catholic tradition, serves to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 2025, the event will be celebrated on May 29.