Six-part documentary project releases weekly episodes showcasing the lives and memories of residents aged 100 to 104.
The Municipality of Portimão launched a new video series titled Stories That Must Be Told on Friday, November 6, honoring six of the town’s oldest residents. A new biographical episode is released every Friday on official municipal social media channels, preserving personal testimonies and living history that shaped the identity of Portimão.
Each video presents an intimate life portrait curated through historical photographs, personal keepsakes, and family interviews. The episodes detail the origins of each centenarian, their family bonds, key life experiences, and the major community transformations they witnessed over the past century.
The project originated from a community initiative launched in April to identify local centenarians, culminating in a special tribute ceremony held on October 26 at the Portimão Museum. The series features Maria Francisca Marques Ventura and Isaura da Conceição (both 100), Maria Correia Sousa and Antonieta do Rosário Cândido (both 101), Abílio Guerra Junqueiro Gomes dos Santos (103), and Maria Arlete Ramalho e Silva (104).
Running across six consecutive Fridays, the series presents one profile per week in ascending order of age. It will conclude on December 11—Portimão City Day—with a final feature dedicated to the municipality’s oldest resident. Episodes can be viewed on Portimão’s official Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels.
