Luis Montenegro attended the San Mateo Fair to extend an invitation to the emigrants and subtly challenge the self-sufficient policies.
In the heart of Portugal, the 633rd edition of the São Mateus Fair has opened its doors, welcoming visitors for 46 days filled with friendship, gastronomy, sports, and entertainment. The event, which is the oldest free fair in the country, has attracted political visits, including that of Fernando Ruas, the President of the Câmara (City Hall) of Viseu, and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
Fernando Ruas, who is running for another term as Mayor of Viseu at the age of 76, played a prominent role in the fair's inauguration. His active and visible participation in key city events like the São Mateus Fair, under the motto “Viseu, the city to be happy,” suggests that he uses such major festivities to engage with the public and promote Viseu’s cultural and social vibrancy as part of his political presence.
During his visit, Luís Montenegro took the opportunity to invite emigrants to return to Portugal. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the "Zés Pereiras de Vildemoinhos," a traditional Portuguese group, adding a festive atmosphere to the occasion. The attendance of the Prime Minister at the São Mateus Fair served as a pre-campaign event for the upcoming local elections, with other politicians expected to visit the fair in the following 46 days.
The São Mateus Fair, which opened early in August, continues until September 21. The event aims to attract emigrants spending their holidays in Portugal, offering a unique opportunity for further political visits and events. The fair serves as a platform for political engagements, providing a stage for incumbents like Fernando Ruas to connect with the public and showcase their commitment to the city.
As the São Mateus Fair continues, the eyes of Portugal are on Viseu, with the upcoming local elections looming on the horizon. The fair's vibrant atmosphere and the political activities that take place there may influence the election outcomes, as candidates strive to make their mark and win the hearts of the Viseu community.
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The 633rd São Mateus Fair, with its focus on policy-and-legislation and general-news, has become a platform for political engagements, as evidenced by the visit of Fernando Ruas, Mayor of Viseu, and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. The fair's continued run until September 21 offers a unique opportunity for future political visits and events, potentially impacting the upcoming local elections as candidates seek to connect with the public and showcase their commitment.
The presence of the Prime Minister at the São Mateus Fair, along with the traditional Portuguese group "Zés Pereiras de Vildemoinhos," added a political spin to the celebrations, serving as a pre-campaign event for the upcoming local elections and highlighting the intersection of politics, policy-and-legislation, and general-news at the fair.
