Porto's AM rejects the creation of a memorial for the 50th anniversary of April 25
The Municipal Assembly of Porto rejected, by majority, a PS recommendation for the creation of "in an emblematic space of the city" a memorial, monument, sculpture or artistic installation as a milestone for the 50th anniversary of April 25th.
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The recommendation, presented at the session held on Monday night, was rejected by the votes against the independent movement "Rui Moreira: Aqui Há Porto", PSD and Chega, and the votes in favor of PS, CDU, BE and PAN.
Representing the municipal group, deputy Agostinho Sousa Pinto stated that the creation of this memorial or monument "in stone, metal or other durable material, is projected in the long term, survives the circumstance of the present and challenges those who purposefully or accidentally contemplate it".
"Contemporary historical awareness has developed, to a great extent, through a culture of memorials", highlighted the socialist, suggesting that the memorial be inaugurated this year.
"The celebration of the 50th anniversary of April had its culmination in the tide of people who converged on some of the city's arteries and ended up in Praça da Liberdade, on April 25, 2024. On that day, the enthusiastic support of the youngest people demonstrated that despite being legatees of a Revolution in which they did not participate, they recognize it as their own, embracing its foundational value and the unquestionable civic-political, social and cultural achievements that it provided", reads the recommendation to which Lusa had access.
For the independent movement, deputy Raul Almeida stated that the city already has two place names for April 25, an avenue and a boulevard, and argued that "the praise for April 25 is done on the street".
During the session, four recommendations and motions were presented for the 50th anniversary of April 25 and May 1.
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