Rosa Ramalho

Rosa Ramalho was born on August 14th, 1888, in Galegos S. Martinho – Barcelos. Daughter of a shoemaker and a weaver, at 18 she got married and had 3 children. Since her childhood she had worked with clay, but for a period of time she interrupted this activity to take care of the family. By the death of her husband, at 68, she returned to work with clay and began to create pieces that left her famous. Her pieces were of such a beauty and they were both dramatic and whimsical/charismatic at the same time and she created with an extraordinary imagination. These pieces that she created distinguished her than other potters and gave her a fame that has crossed frontiers.

Her work is continued today by her granddaughter, Júlia Ramalho.

The Rooster of Barcelos

“Personalities of our City” is our theme of Etwinnig Project. We remember that a personality doesn’t have to be a person and for that we chose the famous “Galo de Barcelos” (Barcelos’ Rooster, in the image). The Rooster is the most important feature of our country. It was born in our parish called Galegos Santa Maria.

The Rooster of Barcelos rose when a legend became, rapidly, very popular. Barcelos’ city is known for the workmanship and between other things, here Barcelenses’ workers made that in porcelain and crockery, in every colours and sizes, because who visits the city, doesn’t resist buying a Rooster.

The legend of Barcelos’ Rooster was making many changes, because it is being spread about doesn’t be very correct, but what is written, is this: The legend of the Barcelos’ rooster tells the miraculous intervention of a dead rooster in the proof of the innocence of a man wrongly accused. "... The habitants of the Burgo went alarmed with the crime and even more for not having discovered the author. One day came a Galician who became immediately suspicious of that crime, since they hadn’t yet found the criminal. The local authorities decided to arrest him and despite their oaths of innocence, nobody believed him. Nobody thought that the Galician credible if it heads to Santiago de Compostela in fulfillment of a promise as was tradition at the time, and be faithful devotee of S. Paulo and the Virgin Mary. So he was sentenced to be hanged. Before being hanged, asked to be taken before the court which had sentenced to such a fate. The authorization was granted, and took him to the presence of the said magistrate, who at that time delighted and feasted with friends. The Galician reaffirmed his innocence, and to the amazement of those present pointed to a roast chicken that was the center of a large table, exclaiming "It's so clear I am innocent, as certain is that rooster to crow. Everyone laughed but nobody touched the cock. What seemed impossible happened. When the pilgrim was being hanged, the cock stood up and sang at the table! After such an event no one doubted the innocence of the Pilgrim. The Judge went to the gallows and horrified to see the poor man's rope around his neck, but the knot lasso, preventing bottlenecks. The man was immediately released and sent in peace. A few years later, he returned to Barcelos and built the monument in honor of the Virgin and Santiago ....."


Fonte: http://www.cm-barcelos.pt

Alcaides de Faria


Na sequência de Portugal ter sido invadido, pelas tropas de Castela aquando da sua guerra com esta, foram envidas forças vindas do Porto e Barcelos para enfrentar os adversários. As forças barcelenses estavam a cargo de Nuno Gonçalves de Faria, alcaide do Castelo de Faria.
Sucede-se um confronto em Barcelos e o exército português sai derrotado, e o Alcaide de Faria é capturado. Este receando que a sua liberdade fosse usada em troca da posse do Castelo, guarnecido pelo seu filho, desenvolveu uma estratégia.
Assim, convenceu o Comandante de Castela a levá-lo diante de seu filho com o pretexto de o convencer a render-se, aproveitou a oportunidade para convencer o filho a resistir, sob a pena de maldição. Posto isto, foi morto pelos espanhóis perante o seu filho, e pela coragem demonstrada o Castelo resistiu ao assalto. Vitorioso, o filho enveredou pelo sacerdócio, vindo o Castelo a ser sucedido por um Mosteiro.







Alcaides de Faria

Following Portugal was invaded by the troops of Castela at the time of war with this, were sent forces coming from Porto and Barcelos to face the opponents. Barcelenses forces were in charge of Nuno Gonçalves de Faria, alcayde of Castle Faria.
Is being followed by a confrontation in Barcelos and the Portuguese army was defeated, and the Alcayde of Castle Faria is captured. He was afraid that his freedom was used in exchange for possession of the castle, manned by his son, and developed a strategy.
Thus, convinced the Commander of Castela to take it in front of his son with the pretext to convince him to surrender took the opportunity to convince his son to stand in the penalty curse.
That said, was killed by the Spanish people before his son, and because of the courage the castle resisted the assault. Victorious, the son has chosen the priesthood, coming from the castle to be succeeded by a monastery.

D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, Count of Barcelos

Nuno Álvares Pereira was born in 24th June 1360. Where? Nobody knows exactly where he was born, but “Cernache de Bonjardim” and “Flor da Rosa” are two strong possibilities. He was ordered knight with only 13 years old and he married with D. Leonor Alvim with 16 years old, with his parents’ pression. They had 3 children: two boys, who died at birth, and a daughter, Beatriz.D. Nuno Álvares Pereira was considered the responsible for the Portuguese victory in the Battle of Aljubarrota. That way, he received the tittle of Count of Arraiolos and Count of Barcelos (our land).

He died in 1st April 1431. The history says that D. Duarte said he has lost his biggest friend and the King, his father, said he has always been one of his eyes.
In July of 2008 Nuno Álvares Pereira was canonised with the name of Saint Nuno de Santa Maria Álvares Pereira.

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Nuno Álvares Pereira nasceu a 24 de Julho de 1360. Onde? Ninguém sabe ao certo onde nasceu, mas Cernache de Bonjardim e Flor da Rosa são duas forte possibilidades. Foi ordenado cavaleiro com apenas 13 anos de idade e casou com D. Leonor Alvim com 16 anos, com a pressão de seus pais. Tiveram 3 filhos: dois rapazes, que morreram à nascença, e uma filha, Beatriz.
D. Nuno Álvares Pereira foi considerado o responsável pela vitória portuguesa na Batalha de Aljubarrota, Desta forma recebeu o titulo de Conde de Arraiolos e de Conde de Barcelos (a nossa terra).
Morreu a 1 de Setembro de 1431. A história conta que D. Duarte disse que havia perdido o seu maior amigo e o Rei, seu pai, disse que D. Nuno havia sido sempre um dos seus lhos.
Em Julho de 2008 Nuno Álvares Pereira foi canonizado com o nome de S. Nuno de Santa Maria Álvares Pereira.

CHRISTMAS

Photo: Barcelos in Christmas time

Christmas, in our region, is celebrated in a very funny way. The streets are shiny and lively and we can listen to lots of carols. Christmas spirit invades everyone.

At home the family gathers together to celebrate Jesus birth. The family joins to have dinner and to open the presents. Christmas traditional dinner is very appreciated. We have boiled codfish with potatoes and vegetables and stuffed turkey. As dessert we have many traditional sweets like sweet noodles, sweet fried “dreams”, king cake, sponge cake and also some pies, cakes and chocolates ... After dinner we play games and tell stories. The youngest people are euphoric waiting for the presents opening but it only happens after midnight. At midnight we go to the “Cock’s Mess” at church were Jesus birth is dramatized.

On 25 th everybody is tired and wakes up later but the party goes on. At lunch time we have a traditional dish called “Old Clothes”, made with the remaining of dinner.

Then people go home and wait for another party, next year.

AUTUMN

O Outono

O Outono é uma estação moderadamente fria, este ano fomos presenteados com uma bonita queda de neve.
Como é usual durante o Outono em Portugal caem as folhas das árvores, já muito amarelecidas. Estas uma vez no chão formam autênticos tapetes de folhas que se movem à nossa passagem.
É durante o Outono que acontece uma festividade tipicamente portuguesa, o Magusto, Dia de S. Martinho. Nesta festividade comem-se castanhas, fruto do castanheiro. Normalmente comem-se castanhas assadas na fogueira onde, como é tradição se cantam canções típicas desta festividade.



The Autumn


The autumn season is moderately cold, this year we were presented with a beautiful snowfall.
As is usual in Portugal during the autumn the leaves fall from trees, as much yellow.
These once formed the floor mats of leaves authentic moving on our way.
It is the autumn festival that is a typically Portuguese, the Magusto, Day of S. Martinho. This festival is eating nuts, fruit of the chestnut. Usually eat nuts are baked in fire where, as we sing traditional songs are typical of this festival.

ABOUT US (continuation)

Hello my friends!
My name is Ana Catarina Macedo da Silva, I`m 13 years old and I live in Galegos Santa Maria, lugar de Pena Grande.
I have a brother, his name is Francisco and he is 3 years old, my mother, her name is Maria Celeste and my father, his name is Agostinho Silva. My favourite food is shrimp rice and octopus rice and my favourite drinks are coca-cola and seven up.
My favourite hobbies are playing the computer, being with my friends,cycling and drawing.
My favourite actor is Jac Efron and my favourite finger is Britney spears.
I will love making new friends!



Rita Ferreira
Hi!
My name is Rita and I'm thirty years old. I live in Galegos São Martinho with my parents and my syster, Joana.
I spend in school Eb 2,3 de Manhente in 8º year and my them, 8ºE, is the best of all! They are my best friends.
I'm fun, simpatic, friend of my friends, I'm true and don't like false people. I love listening to music, walk, practice sports, surfing the net and being with my family. Too I love go to the cinema, go to the shopping and drawing.
The disciplines that I like are Physycal Education and Mathematics.
I love my friends and I love being with they!



Bruno Torres
My name is Bruno Torres and I live in Barcelos.
I am thirteen years old. My favourite music R&B, pop, house …
I have got one sister and she is nineteen years old.
My favourite subject is Physical Education and arts.
I like my country because I find that the people coexist very.
I also like my school and my friends there. And like to live with my friends because they are very important to me.
In my future I want to become an architect, I think.
At school I’m an average student.



Catarina Silva



Regina Macedo
Hello! My name is Ana Regina but everybody calls me “Gii”. I live in Barcelos and I am thirteen years old. My family is composed by five persons, my parents, my two brothers and I. In my free time I like listening to music, going to pool and going to the cinema with friends. I have a little taste to reading and my favourite book is “An Unforgettable Moment “from Nicholas Sparks. The music I like to listen and sing is “pop” style like Miley Cyrus (my favourite singer). Then I like fate because it is very relaxing and beautiful style of music.
So, this is a little bit of my life and to finish I want to say: I love my friends and everybody who loves me.
Kisses, Gii!



Tânia Fernandes
Hello my name is Tania and I have 13 years. Ando school EB 2.3 of Manhente, school is a very funny but very accurate. I have many friends there, they are super fun, very confident in them. That school is like my second home, because there spent most of the time.
I have a brother with 7 years he is very fun, and my parents support me in everything that they need a maximum.
The things I do are more like riding a bicycle, singing, dancing, watching TV, playing computer, being with my friends, be with my family, etc..
What I hate people are convinced.
The programs that I like most are strawberries with sugar; rebellious way; you on TV, and more.
The books I have read so far, and what was more like I had cancer and cured me.
The singers that I like most are Angelico Vieira; Riahnna; Maddona; etc.
I love to live in Portugal, despite the best advice your parents, but I love my parents, not exchanged for any more, but loved to know your father. Your customs, traditions, a little of everything, it may be that one day will see.


Joana Barbosa
Hello....
My name is Joana Barbosa. I'm 13 years old. My birth date is 7th July. I attend Eb 2/3 de Manhente school. I live in Lama.
My hobbies are surfing the Net, listening to music, going to the cinema, going to shopping and going out with my friends. I like meeting new friends.
I'm funny, friendly, nice, a little headstrong, helpful, loyal and a little studious. I don't like the tests, self-interested people and classical music because it is very quiet. I haven't chosen my future career.
I love my class and my friends!



Helena Silva
Hello ...
I am Helena Silva and I am 14 years old. I was born on the thirty-one of January 1995.I live in Barcelos. I attend EB2, 3 of Mahente in Barcelos. I am in the 8th grade in class E.
At school I have difficulties in English. And I love Science, Mathematics, Physical Chemistry and Physical Education.
I love sport! In my free time I practice swimming once a week and play the piano. Besides these activities I also listen to music, surf the Internet ride a bike, read, watch TV, ... I like playing various forms of sports such as football, basketball, badminton, rackets, volleyball, ...
I have two sisters, one older than me and the other younger. The oldest is fifteen years old and she attendes the 10th grade in high school of Barcelos in the course of Science and technology. Her name is Ana Inês Silva .My younger sister is called Sara Silva and she is 8 years and is in 3rd grade at EB1 of Ucha School.
For my future I'm not sure of what I want to be, I have a don’t between teacher or doctor.




Miguel Vilas Boas
My name is Michael, got 13 years. I live in Galegos S. Martinho, a parish of the county of Barcelos. I have two older brothers, one is nurse and other studies at the University of Minho. My father name is Jose Carlos and pottery is just like my mother who in turn is called Rosa Maria. I study at school EB 2.3 of Manhente, am lucky because I am in the best class because the students and teachers are great. My hobbies are reading, playing computer, do any kind of sport and music. I like pop music, rock and rap, my favourite bands are, Racionais, Reammon and System of a Down. For me the king sport is football, I like many players but, my idol but no longer play is Zidane. For me, the most important thing is the friends because they help us and who we help when they need...




Joana Ferreira
Hi, my name is Joana and I’m 13 years old. My birthday is 20th April 1995. I live in Barcelos with my parents and my brother.
My favorite colors are black, white and purple. My favorite movies are “High school musical”, “Camp rock”, “Another Cinderella Story” and other movies of Disney. I think Disney original movies are very good. My favorite actors are Zac Efron, Brenda song and Ashley Tisdale. I like Ashley and Brenda because are actors very fun and talents. My favorite singers are Ashley Tisdale, Kate Perry, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Paramore and Jonas Brothers but sometimes I like listening Britney spears’ music. I like dance music.
My hobbies are listening music, painting, watching TV and movies, be with my friends and family.
I don’t know what I want to be, in the future.
This is my live.
Bye kisses


Claúdia Sofia
Hello!!
My name is Cláudia Sofia. I am thirteen years old.
My hobbies are reading, surfing the net, going out with my friends, going to the cinema and practicing sport. My favourite sport is riding my bike.
I live in Portugal, Barcelos. I attend the school EB 2,3 de Manhente.
My favourite animal is a cat. My favourite colour is a bleu. My future career is enterpriser’s manager.