Four students and two teachers – Mr Andrea Camilleri and Mr Joseph Cordina – from the Sacred Heart Minor Seminary in Gozo, recently spent a week in Porto in Portugal as part of the Erasmus+ project.

The packed programme, which was prepared by the Portuguese team, included activities and excursions related to the ‘Young Historians’ theme of the project.

They visited different historical sites, including the famous Porto city hall, Porto Cathedral and Ribeira (the older town of Porto).

The team also had the opportunity to visit Guimaraes, a city in northern Portugal, locally known as ‘The Birthplace of Portugal.’

The Seminary said that the students were lucky enough to participate in a workshop at Cindor, which is a famous jewellery training centre.

Various moulding and refining techniques were explained, as the students worked hands on at the centre, using the filigree technique themselves – a local popular art form in jewellery making.

Other interesting sessions included ‘The Countries’ Puzzle’ and ‘The Singing/Dancing Tradition’ workshop, during which students were able to learn about the culture and history of the participants’ countries.

The Maltese team noticed that Porto and its landmarks were decorated with local handmade Portuguese tiles – a characteristic feature of the city.

Another feature which fascinated the team was the local cuisine, ranging from fish dishes such as the famous Bacalhau (cod fish) to the delicious baked toast, filled with cheese and meat, called the Francesinha.

The Seminary said that the trip was funded through the Erasmus+ programme in collaboration with EUPA, the Maltese National Agency coordinating Erasmus+ projects in Malta.

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