# Teresina 174th anniversary celebrations

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> Updated: 2026-08-16T17:03:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The city of Teresina, the capital of Piauí, marked its 174th anniversary with a series of religious, cultural, and official ceremonies.

Initial celebrations included a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora do Amparo, a concert by the Teresina Symphony Orchestra, and the awarding of the Conselheiro José Antônio Saraiva Merit Medal. 

Following these events, the Teresina Municipal Chamber held a solemn session at the Tribunal Regional do Trabalho auditorium. During this session, speaker João Cláudio Moreno highlighted the city’s history as the first planned capital built in the Brazilian interior. Local leaders, including Mayor Silvio Mendes and Chamber President Enzo Samuel, used the occasion to discuss urban infrastructure and the legislative branch’s impact on citizens.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Teresina celebrates 174 years with municipal solemn session

Teresina celebrated its 174th anniversary with a solemn session held by the Municipal Chamber, featuring speeches from Mayor Silvio Mendes and artist João Cláudio Moreno.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teresina-celebrates-174-years-with-municipal-solemn-session

### 2026-08-11: Teresina celebrates 174 years with special programming

Teresina celebrates its 174th anniversary with a diverse program of religious services, official ceremonies, and cultural performances, including a concert by the Teresina Symphony Orchestra.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teresina-celebrates-174-years-with-special-programming

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