Africa-Press – Cape verde. According to Inforpress, the program of activities commemorating the day of the village of Ribeira das Patas and the parish of São João Paulo II opened on October 11th, an initiative of the Porto Novo City Council and the Catholic Church. It concludes this weekend, with activities taking place today and Sunday.
This Saturday, a candlelight procession and a health fair will take place on the premises of the Antônio Silva Pinto school, which offers general and specialist consultations to the community, as well as counseling, counseling, and awareness-raising services.
The health fair, which also falls within the “Pink October” month, also aims to raise awareness about breast cancer, highlighting the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
On Sunday, in addition to the Mass presided over by Bishop Ildo Fortes, an afternoon for children is scheduled.
The village of Ribeira das Patas was elevated to town status in 2015, and by community decision, the city’s feast day began to be celebrated on October 22nd, the day the parish of Saint John Paul II was established eight years ago, with its headquarters in the same village.
According to this newspaper’s source, various activities have been held as part of these celebrations, including soccer and futsal tournaments, an agricultural products fair, and a cultural evening, in addition to a Mass in honor of the patron saint celebrated by the local parish priest on October 22nd.
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