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Póvoa de Lanhoso celebrates 734 years since Carta de Foral grant
Póvoa de Lanhoso celebrated the 734th anniversary of the granting of its Carta de Foral by King D. Dinis. The commemorative event, held on September 25, included a solemn session at the municipal offices to honor the municipality's history and its people.
During the ceremony, local leaders and former parish presidents were awarded medals for their contributions to the community. Municipal President Frederico Castro emphasized the importance of preserving local identity, noting that 1,236 identity kits were distributed to preschool and primary school children to foster a sense of belonging.
Castro also highlighted ongoing physical and social modernization investments intended to prepare the municipality for future economic and institutional challenges, describing the area as a robust and expanding urban center.