Launch of the book ‘Mário Soares: On the Road to Freedom’ by Luísa Ducla Soares

The children's biography ‘Mário Soares: On the Road to Freedom’, written by Luísa Ducla Soares and illustrated by Susana Carvalhinhos, will be presented on 18 October at 11am at the Eng. Fernando Pinto de Oliveira Primary School in Matosinhos.

The book, aimed at primary school students, is an account of Mário Soares' life and values.

Programme

11h00 - Welcome to guests

11.15am - Opening musical performance by students from the Leça da Palmeira Music School

11.30am - Activity by students from the Eng.º Fernando Pinto de Oliveira Primary School based on the book ‘Mário Soares: On the Road to Freedom’ by Luísa Ducla Soares

11h45 - Message from Dr Isabel Alçada, Mário Soares Centenary Educational Initiatives

11h50 - Message and talk by the writer Dr Luísa Ducla Soares with the students

12h00 - Slide show presentation on Dr Mário Soares' interactions with the municipality of Matosinhos

12h15 - Message from Isabel Soares, Organising Committee for the Centenary of Mario Soares / Mário Soares and Maria Barroso Foundation

12h25 - Delivery of books to the Florbela Espanca Municipal Library and the Eng.º Fernando Pinto de Oliveira School Group

12h30 - Closing by the Mayor of Matosinhos, Dr Luísa Salgueiro

Follow the event live on Matosinhos Town Hall's Youtube channel.

The initiative is part of the Mário Soares Centenary commemorations programme.