Porto Municipal Assembly rejects creation of memorial for the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April | April 25

The Porto Municipal Assembly rejected, by majority, a recommendation from the PS to create “in an emblematic space of the city” a memorial, monument, sculpture or artistic installation as a milestone for the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April.

The recommendation, presented in the session that took place this Monday, April 29th, at night, was rejected with votes against from the independent movement “Rui Moreira: Aqui Há Porto”, PSD and Chega, and votes in favor from 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 circumstances of the present and challenges those who purposely or accidentally contemplate it “.

“Contemporary historical consciousness has developed, to a large extent, through a memorialistic culture”, highlighted the socialist, suggesting that the memorial be inaugurated later this year.

“The celebration of the 50th anniversary of April had its culmination in the tide of people that converged on some arteries of the city and poured into Praça da Liberdade, on April 25, 2024. On that day, the enthusiastic participation of the youngest demonstrated that despite being legatees of a Revolution in which they did not participate, they recognize it as theirs, sharing its founding 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 toponyms for the 25th of April, an avenue and an avenue, and argued that “praise for the 25th of April is done on the street”. During the session, four recommendations and motions were presented for the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April and the 1st of May.