A project by Daniel Moreira and Rita Castro Neves in collaboration with the Creative Cities of Arts and Folk Arts

In the hustle and bustle of the marketplace, we are presented with images of objects, artifacts and processes from different places: ancient ways of transforming matter to create special objects.
All over the world, we take care of this know-how, handing it down from generation to generation, researching and promoting it, giving it new meaning, even if it no longer seems as useful as it once was. The appreciation of technical and aesthetic memory and a deep sense of belonging to this world help us in this task of sharing valued and renewed local knowledge – old and alive.

Represented UNESCO Creative Cities of Crafts and Folk Arts: Al Ahsa – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Barcelos – Portugal, Bida – Nigeria, Caldas da Rainha – Portugal, Carrara – Italy, Castelo Branco – Portugal, Chiang, Mai – Thailand, Ballarat – Australia, Jinju – South Korea, Ulaanbaatar – Mongolia, Como – Italy, Fabriano – Italy, Gimhea – South Korea, Hangzhou – China, Hoi An – Vietnam, Kanazawa – Japan, Manises – Spain, Nassau – Bahamas, Pekalongan – Indonesia, Perth – Scotland, United Kingdom, Sukhothai – Thailand, Weifang – China

Cinema and film provide privileged spaces for encounters with others, with the world. Their ability to tell stories through documentary, animated, or fictional narratives gives them the character of a universal language, positioning them as quintessential spaces to broaden how we perceive human life (and beyond). In this selection of short films from various corners of the globe, communities come together in building an imaginary neighborhood and, with it, new connections. Behind each film – and the faces within them – lie projects that connect through culture, seeking to give visibility, document, and create new horizons for different ways of life.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Film: Busan – South Korea, Cannes – France, Gdynia – Poland, Łódź – Poland, Mumbai – India, Potsdam – Germany, Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Terrassa – Spain, Valladolid – Spain, Vicente López – Argentina, Wellington – New Zealand, Yamagata – Japan

Exhibition of textile objects from Portuguese cities
Curatorship: Covilhã . Design Creative City

The Portuguese Creative City of Design, Covilhã, will bring to Braga a unique installation that reflects the heritage of Casa Rolão. This exhibition of textile design objects, set in a house historically linked to silk manufacture, aims to interconnect the history of the space with contemporary proposals, offering a plural vision that respects and celebrates cultural heritage.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

The library will feature a wide range of design fields including graphic, industrial, fashion, textile, and interior design, displaying influential works by established and emerging designers. It will house a collection of books gathered from UNESCO Creative Cities of Design worldwide, showcasing each city’s unique design contributions.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

A fanzine is an independent publication without borders, by definition an open and truly democratic space where we can explore what doesn’t fit into professional or commercial molds, carrying a free aura and infinite possibilities.
This workshop aims to visit the world of informal and independent publications, covering their history, some techniques for their construction and providing tools for the assembly and reproduction of a collective fanzine, with the contribution of all participants.

Vicente Mateus | Lives and works in Porto and has a background in visual and sound arts studies. His work navigates through fields related with sound and drawing, using  drum/percussion objects as tools for his work. Takes interest in collaborative movements and DIY methods, using repetition and error  to construct, for exemple,  sound objects, independent editions, concerts or multimedia installations. Since 2022 he has been a member of Sonoscopia Associação Cultural, a platform for creation, experimentation and reflection on sound, based in Porto.

A Moving Library focused on children’s books that will park at different locations across the city of Braga. It offers a wide range of works, from classics to contemporary, suitable for all ages, including illustrated books for babies and titles for teenagers.

Staged reading at 5:30 PM by Ana Madureira.

An audiovisual exhibition that immerses visitors in the Media Arts project: City to City. A cross-cultural initiative committed to showcasing the cooperation between the 25 UNESCO Creative Cities of Media Art. City to City redefines the concept of a media arts exhibition; it embodies a vibrant celebration of global collaboration, shattering borders by uniting artists worldwide, and showcasing the revolutionary power of art to inspire change.
This exhibition represents a curated selection of the over 15 collaborative pieces created to date.

Artists: Daniel Escoba (Calí), Mike Stubbs (York), Jorge Ramos (Braga), Anna Kim (Gwangju), Julien Gaillac (Enghien-les-Bains), Mišo Hudák (Košice), Faiza Kracheni (Austin), Giorgi Rodionov (Tbilisi), Bastian (Viborg)

The city of Viborg, Denmark, invited children and youngsters from around the world to participate in the project Drawing with Denmark. With the theme Green Together – Partnerships for a Sustainable Future, this initiative encourages reflection on ecological and sustainable practices in daily life.
During the XVI Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Braga, Viborg challenged two classes of primary school students from Braga to participate. Under the guidance of illustrator Carlo Giovani, the students created works that will be exhibited to the public during the conference, from July 1 to 5.

A sound installation created by Portuguese sound artist Pedro Augusto will feature a collection of readings by international authors in their original languages, contributed by the different Creative Cities of Literature  The continuous broadcast installed in the garden of Nogueira da Silva Museum, challenges visitors to discover the several listening points and experience the cultural and linguistic richness emanating from the Creative Cities Network, in a direct dialogue with the natural beauty of the space.

Pedro Augusto works as an artist and musical composer in the fields of dance, theater, performance, and cinema. He has an extensive phonographic career as a producer, sound engineer, and editor on various Portuguese music albums. He is responsible for the Found Tapes Porto archive, the musical project Live Low, and the ETAK label. In recent years, he has dedicated his work to artistic curation and literary editing within the themes of mobile music, serendipity, and walking. He teaches sound subjects at FBAUP and IPCA.

The invitation is clear: a gastronomic journey through the history of spices and products found in the various shops of Braga’s Municipal Market. Using the cyanotype technique – which creates blue cyan impressions – this experience explores flavors and culinary experiences that leave a lasting mark on the palate and memory. The workshop will delve into the origins and uses of spices, providing a sensory immersion rich in colors, aromas, and flavors. Participants will embark on a sensory and artistic journey through the Gastronomy cities of the world, discovering essential spices and their roles in various recipes of respective cities.

Oriented by Margarida Ribeiro and Portuguese chef Luís Sotto Mayor

Language is a virus.
Human kind has been infected since ever and forever.
The literature from UNESCO creative cities led us to approach language as a vehicle to understand the past in order to consciously build a future.
Old communication devices invite us to look into the future and express feelings, anxieties and desires.

Please choose one empty cabin and follow the instructions.

Artistic Direction and Performance: Susana Oliveira
Performance and Co-Creation: Diana Sá
Sound Design and Operation: Sann Gusmão
Executive Production: Susana Oliveira

Creative subnetworks of Film and Media Arts in a collaboration with the University of Minho

PANEL 1: How Digital Technologies Shape Public-Private Policies: The Role of Local Stakeholders, Flagship Projects, Policymakers, and Universities

Creativity might seem distant from technology, but in the realm of creative industries, this gap is narrowing daily. Local policies need to recognize this and adapt urban development to align with sustainable growth and cutting-edge industry trends. Many cities in the network currently address this issue through various means, including flagship projects that redefine local identity and specific policies that enhance city resilience. Universities can act as strategic partners, bridging the gap between local actions and national policies, and connecting with the younger generation—the essential talent driving innovation.

Duration: 1 hour
Participants from the Film Cities:
Maud Boissac, Director of Culture, Cannes City Council
Guillaume Rousseau, Technical Coordinator of Valladolid City of Film
Jordi Hernàndez, Audiovisual Projects Director at Parc Audiovisual de Catalunya Film Studios and professor at the University of Barcelona, Terrassa

Participants from the Media Arts Cities:
Laura Odegaard. Cultural Arts Division Manager, Austin

Moderator:
Daniel Brandão, University of Minho

PANEL 2: Disrupting Digital Technologies in the Film and Digital Arts Industry: Impact on Professional Workflows, New Jobs, and Creation Processes

New technologies in audiovisual production, such as virtual production and volumetric capture, serve as versatile tools for creators but also pose challenges for traditional industries and the future of creative fields. What should a new student interested in film and media creation consider? Is it feasible to stay at the forefront of all advancements? At what cost? How will AI impact this evolving landscape?

Duration: 1 hour

Participants from Film Cities:
Alan Duggan, CEO de Ardán (Galway)
Amit Saini, Additional Municipal Commissioner and Deputy Mayor in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (Mumbai)
Lisa Nawrocki, Head of UNESCO Creative City of Film Potsdam

Participants from Media Arts Cities:
Henrik Holmskov Senior Advisor at Viborg UNESCO Creative City and Viborg Municipality
Chris Bailey, Emeritus Professor of Cultural History at Leeds Beckett University and Visiting Professor in the Business School at York St John University

Moderator:
Alberto Sá, University of Minho (TBC)

Guided by Portuguese musicians Sara Yasmine (Sopa de Pedra) and António Sérginho (Retimbrar, Manuel Cruz), a group of musicians from the Portuguese Creative Cities of Music will create a performance centered in traditional instruments from each city: Idanha-a-Nova is represented by the adufe and the viola beiroa; Leiria by its clay jugs and zinc pitchers; and the city of Amarante by their traditional percussion instruments.

Musicians and instructors Sara Yasmine and António Serginho from the Retimbrar collective will lead the gathering on July 1st, featuring As Rosas de Santa Maria de Jazente (Amarante), Adufeiras de Idanha-a-Nova, and Trio MaraBilha from Leiria. This triangular meeting of performers from Amarante, Leiria, and Idanha-a-Nova predominantly involves women and aims to explore not just the sounds and timbres unique to each location but also to seek a common rhythm through shared practices. They will discover what the drums and snares convey in the presence of bilhas, cântaros, and adufes, and whether rhythm still plays a role in daily life, and if the origins of each expression include the voice. May the beats echo and the subtle sounds be heard!

Promenade between: Campo da Vinha, a Rua do Souto e a Praça da República

A performance meandering through the city’s public spaces will playfully introduce handcrafted objects representing both Portuguese and international Creative Cities of Crafts and Folk Arts. Blending artistic expression through craft making, performance, and sound, this event will feature samples from the Official Playlist for the XVI UCCN Braga, developed by the Music Cities. Jugglers and contemporary artists from the multidisciplinary artist collective RADAR 360º will invite the audience to engage with diverse creativity and connect with both local and global dynamics in this unique moment.
RADAR 360º company, founded in 2005 in Portugal, is a collective of multidisciplinary artists directed by António Franco de Oliveira and Julieta da Rocha Rodrigues,working in the areas of Physical Theater, Street Arts, and New Circus.

A project by Daniel Moreira and Rita Castro Neves in collaboration with the Creative Cities of Arts and Folk Arts

In the hustle and bustle of the marketplace, we are presented with images of objects, artifacts and processes from different places: ancient ways of transforming matter to create special objects.
All over the world, we take care of this know-how, handing it down from generation to generation, researching and promoting it, giving it new meaning, even if it no longer seems as useful as it once was. The appreciation of technical and aesthetic memory and a deep sense of belonging to this world help us in this task of sharing valued and renewed local knowledge – old and alive.

Represented UNESCO Creative Cities of Crafts and Folk Arts: Al Ahsa – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Barcelos – Portugal, Bida – Nigeria, Caldas da Rainha – Portugal, Carrara – Italy, Castelo Branco – Portugal, Chiang, Mai – Thailand, Ballarat – Australia, Jinju – South Korea, Ulaanbaatar – Mongolia, Como – Italy, Fabriano – Italy, Gimhea – South Korea, Hangzhou – China, Hoi An – Vietnam, Kanazawa – Japan, Manises – Spain, Nassau – Bahamas, Pekalongan – Indonesia, Perth – Scotland, United Kingdom, Sukhothai – Thailand, Weifang – China

The city of Viborg, Denmark, invited children and youngsters from around the world to participate in the project Drawing with Denmark. With the theme Green Together – Partnerships for a Sustainable Future, this initiative encourages reflection on ecological and sustainable practices in daily life.
During the XVI Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Braga, Viborg challenged two classes of primary school students from Braga to participate. Under the guidance of illustrator Carlo Giovani, the students created works that will be exhibited to the public during the conference, from July 1 to 5.

Cinema and film provide privileged spaces for encounters with others, with the world. Their ability to tell stories through documentary, animated, or fictional narratives gives them the character of a universal language, positioning them as quintessential spaces to broaden how we perceive human life (and beyond). In this selection of short films from various corners of the globe, communities come together in building an imaginary neighborhood and, with it, new connections. Behind each film – and the faces within them – lie projects that connect through culture, seeking to give visibility, document, and create new horizons for different ways of life.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Film: Busan – South Korea, Cannes – France, Gdynia – Poland, Łódź – Poland, Mumbai – India, Potsdam – Germany, Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Terrassa – Spain, Valladolid – Spain, Vicente López – Argentina, Wellington – New Zealand, Yamagata – Japan

A sound installation created by Portuguese sound artist Pedro Augusto will feature a collection of readings by international authors in their original languages, contributed by the different Creative Cities of Literature  The continuous broadcast installed in the garden of Nogueira da Silva Museum, challenges visitors to discover the several listening points and experience the cultural and linguistic richness emanating from the Creative Cities Network, in a direct dialogue with the natural beauty of the space.

Pedro Augusto works as an artist and musical composer in the fields of dance, theater, performance, and cinema. He has an extensive phonographic career as a producer, sound engineer, and editor on various Portuguese music albums. He is responsible for the Found Tapes Porto archive, the musical project Live Low, and the ETAK label. In recent years, he has dedicated his work to artistic curation and literary editing within the themes of mobile music, serendipity, and walking. He teaches sound subjects at FBAUP and IPCA.

The invitation is clear: a gastronomic journey through the history of spices and products found in the various shops of Braga’s Municipal Market. Using the cyanotype technique – which creates blue cyan impressions – this experience explores flavors and culinary experiences that leave a lasting mark on the palate and memory. The workshop will delve into the origins and uses of spices, providing a sensory immersion rich in colors, aromas, and flavors. Participants will embark on a sensory and artistic journey through the Gastronomy cities of the world, discovering essential spices and their roles in various recipes of respective cities.

Oriented by Margarida Ribeiro and Portuguese chef Luís Sotto Mayor

An audiovisual exhibition that immerses visitors in the Media Arts project: City to City. A cross-cultural initiative committed to showcasing the cooperation between the 25 UNESCO Creative Cities of Media Art. City to City redefines the concept of a media arts exhibition; it embodies a vibrant celebration of global collaboration, shattering borders by uniting artists worldwide, and showcasing the revolutionary power of art to inspire change.
This exhibition represents a curated selection of the over 15 collaborative pieces created to date.

Artists: Daniel Escoba (Calí), Mike Stubbs (York), Jorge Ramos (Braga), Anna Kim (Gwangju), Julien Gaillac (Enghien-les-Bains), Mišo Hudák (Košice), Faiza Kracheni (Austin), Giorgi Rodionov (Tbilisi), Bastian (Viborg)

Exhibition of textile objects from Portuguese cities
Curatorship: Covilhã . Design Creative City

The Portuguese Creative City of Design, Covilhã, will bring to Braga a unique installation that reflects the heritage of Casa Rolão. This exhibition of textile design objects, set in a house historically linked to silk manufacture, aims to interconnect the history of the space with contemporary proposals, offering a plural vision that respects and celebrates cultural heritage.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

The library will feature a wide range of design fields including graphic, industrial, fashion, textile, and interior design, displaying influential works by established and emerging designers. It will house a collection of books gathered from UNESCO Creative Cities of Design worldwide, showcasing each city’s unique design contributions.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

A fanzine is an independent publication without borders, by definition an open and truly democratic space where we can explore what doesn’t fit into professional or commercial molds, carrying a free aura and infinite possibilities.
This workshop aims to visit the world of informal and independent publications, covering their history, some techniques for their construction and providing tools for the assembly and reproduction of a collective fanzine, with the contribution of all participants.

Vicente Mateus | Lives and works in Porto and has a background in visual and sound arts studies. His work navigates through fields related with sound and drawing, using  drum/percussion objects as tools for his work. Takes interest in collaborative movements and DIY methods, using repetition and error  to construct, for exemple,  sound objects, independent editions, concerts or multimedia installations. Since 2022 he has been a member of Sonoscopia Associação Cultural, a platform for creation, experimentation and reflection on sound, based in Porto.

A Moving Library focused on children’s books that will park at different locations across the city of Braga. It offers a wide range of works, from classics to contemporary, suitable for all ages, including illustrated books for babies and titles for teenagers.

Staged reading at 5:30 PM by Cristina Cartaxo.

Language is a virus.
Human kind has been infected since ever and forever.
The literature from UNESCO creative cities led us to approach language as a vehicle to understand the past in order to consciously build a future.
Old communication devices invite us to look into the future and express feelings, anxieties and desires.

Please choose one empty cabin and follow the instructions.

Artistic Direction and Performance: Susana Oliveira
Performance and Co-Creation: Diana Sá
Sound Design and Operation: Sann Gusmão
Executive Production: Susana Oliveira

A project by Daniel Moreira and Rita Castro Neves in collaboration with the Creative Cities of Arts and Folk Arts

In the hustle and bustle of the marketplace, we are presented with images of objects, artifacts and processes from different places: ancient ways of transforming matter to create special objects.
All over the world, we take care of this know-how, handing it down from generation to generation, researching and promoting it, giving it new meaning, even if it no longer seems as useful as it once was. The appreciation of technical and aesthetic memory and a deep sense of belonging to this world help us in this task of sharing valued and renewed local knowledge – old and alive.

Represented UNESCO Creative Cities of Crafts and Folk Arts: Al Ahsa – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Barcelos – Portugal, Bida – Nigeria, Caldas da Rainha – Portugal, Carrara – Italy, Castelo Branco – Portugal, Chiang, Mai – Thailand, Ballarat – Australia, Jinju – South Korea, Ulaanbaatar – Mongolia, Como – Italy, Fabriano – Italy, Gimhea – South Korea, Hangzhou – China, Hoi An – Vietnam, Kanazawa – Japan, Manises – Spain, Nassau – Bahamas, Pekalongan – Indonesia, Perth – Scotland, United Kingdom, Sukhothai – Thailand, Weifang – China

The city of Viborg, Denmark, invited children and youngsters from around the world to participate in the project Drawing with Denmark. With the theme Green Together – Partnerships for a Sustainable Future, this initiative encourages reflection on ecological and sustainable practices in daily life.
During the XVI Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Braga, Viborg challenged two classes of primary school students from Braga to participate. Under the guidance of illustrator Carlo Giovani, the students created works that will be exhibited to the public during the conference, from July 1 to 5.

Cinema and film provide privileged spaces for encounters with others, with the world. Their ability to tell stories through documentary, animated, or fictional narratives gives them the character of a universal language, positioning them as quintessential spaces to broaden how we perceive human life (and beyond). In this selection of short films from various corners of the globe, communities come together in building an imaginary neighborhood and, with it, new connections. Behind each film – and the faces within them – lie projects that connect through culture, seeking to give visibility, document, and create new horizons for different ways of life.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Film: Busan – South Korea, Cannes – France, Gdynia – Poland, Łódź – Poland, Mumbai – India, Potsdam – Germany, Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Terrassa – Spain, Valladolid – Spain, Vicente López – Argentina, Wellington – New Zealand, Yamagata – Japan

A sound installation created by Portuguese sound artist Pedro Augusto will feature a collection of readings by international authors in their original languages, contributed by the different Creative Cities of Literature  The continuous broadcast installed in the garden of Nogueira da Silva Museum, challenges visitors to discover the several listening points and experience the cultural and linguistic richness emanating from the Creative Cities Network, in a direct dialogue with the natural beauty of the space.

Pedro Augusto works as an artist and musical composer in the fields of dance, theater, performance, and cinema. He has an extensive phonographic career as a producer, sound engineer, and editor on various Portuguese music albums. He is responsible for the Found Tapes Porto archive, the musical project Live Low, and the ETAK label. In recent years, he has dedicated his work to artistic curation and literary editing within the themes of mobile music, serendipity, and walking. He teaches sound subjects at FBAUP and IPCA.

The invitation is clear: a gastronomic journey through the history of spices and products found in the various shops of Braga’s Municipal Market. Using the cyanotype technique – which creates blue cyan impressions – this experience explores flavors and culinary experiences that leave a lasting mark on the palate and memory. The workshop will delve into the origins and uses of spices, providing a sensory immersion rich in colors, aromas, and flavors. Participants will embark on a sensory and artistic journey through the Gastronomy cities of the world, discovering essential spices and their roles in various recipes of respective cities.

Oriented by Margarida Ribeiro and Portuguese chef Luís Sotto Mayor

An audiovisual exhibition that immerses visitors in the Media Arts project: City to City. A cross-cultural initiative committed to showcasing the cooperation between the 25 UNESCO Creative Cities of Media Art. City to City redefines the concept of a media arts exhibition; it embodies a vibrant celebration of global collaboration, shattering borders by uniting artists worldwide, and showcasing the revolutionary power of art to inspire change.
This exhibition represents a curated selection of the over 15 collaborative pieces created to date.

Artists: Daniel Escoba (Calí), Mike Stubbs (York), Jorge Ramos (Braga), Anna Kim (Gwangju), Julien Gaillac (Enghien-les-Bains), Mišo Hudák (Košice), Faiza Kracheni (Austin), Giorgi Rodionov (Tbilisi), Bastian (Viborg)

Exhibition of textile objects from Portuguese cities
Curatorship: Covilhã . Design Creative City

The Portuguese Creative City of Design, Covilhã, will bring to Braga a unique installation that reflects the heritage of Casa Rolão. This exhibition of textile design objects, set in a house historically linked to silk manufacture, aims to interconnect the history of the space with contemporary proposals, offering a plural vision that respects and celebrates cultural heritage.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

The library will feature a wide range of design fields including graphic, industrial, fashion, textile, and interior design, displaying influential works by established and emerging designers. It will house a collection of books gathered from UNESCO Creative Cities of Design worldwide, showcasing each city’s unique design contributions.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

A fanzine is an independent publication without borders, by definition an open and truly democratic space where we can explore what doesn’t fit into professional or commercial molds, carrying a free aura and infinite possibilities.
This workshop aims to visit the world of informal and independent publications, covering their history, some techniques for their construction and providing tools for the assembly and reproduction of a collective fanzine, with the contribution of all participants.

Vicente Mateus | Lives and works in Porto and has a background in visual and sound arts studies. His work navigates through fields related with sound and drawing, using  drum/percussion objects as tools for his work. Takes interest in collaborative movements and DIY methods, using repetition and error  to construct, for exemple,  sound objects, independent editions, concerts or multimedia installations. Since 2022 he has been a member of Sonoscopia Associação Cultural, a platform for creation, experimentation and reflection on sound, based in Porto.

A Moving Library focused on children’s books that will park at different locations across the city of Braga. It offers a wide range of works, from classics to contemporary, suitable for all ages, including illustrated books for babies and titles for teenagers.

Staged reading at 5.30 PM by Ana Madureira.

Language is a virus.
Human kind has been infected since ever and forever.
The literature from UNESCO creative cities led us to approach language as a vehicle to understand the past in order to consciously build a future.
Old communication devices invite us to look into the future and express feelings, anxieties and desires.

Please choose one empty cabin and follow the instructions.

Artistic Direction and Performance: Susana Oliveira
Performance and Co-Creation: Diana Sá
Sound Design and Operation: Sann Gusmão
Executive Production: Susana Oliveira

A project by Daniel Moreira and Rita Castro Neves in collaboration with the Creative Cities of Arts and Folk Arts

In the hustle and bustle of the marketplace, we are presented with images of objects, artifacts and processes from different places: ancient ways of transforming matter to create special objects.
All over the world, we take care of this know-how, handing it down from generation to generation, researching and promoting it, giving it new meaning, even if it no longer seems as useful as it once was. The appreciation of technical and aesthetic memory and a deep sense of belonging to this world help us in this task of sharing valued and renewed local knowledge – old and alive.

Represented UNESCO Creative Cities of Crafts and Folk Arts: Al Ahsa – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Barcelos – Portugal, Bida – Nigeria, Caldas da Rainha – Portugal, Carrara – Italy, Castelo Branco – Portugal, Chiang, Mai – Thailand, Ballarat – Australia, Jinju – South Korea, Ulaanbaatar – Mongolia, Como – Italy, Fabriano – Italy, Gimhea – South Korea, Hangzhou – China, Hoi An – Vietnam, Kanazawa – Japan, Manises – Spain, Nassau – Bahamas, Pekalongan – Indonesia, Perth – Scotland, United Kingdom, Sukhothai – Thailand, Weifang – China

The city of Viborg, Denmark, invited children and youngsters from around the world to participate in the project Drawing with Denmark. With the theme Green Together – Partnerships for a Sustainable Future, this initiative encourages reflection on ecological and sustainable practices in daily life.
During the XVI Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Braga, Viborg challenged two classes of primary school students from Braga to participate. Under the guidance of illustrator Carlo Giovani, the students created works that will be exhibited to the public during the conference, from July 1 to 5.

Cinema and film provide privileged spaces for encounters with others, with the world. Their ability to tell stories through documentary, animated, or fictional narratives gives them the character of a universal language, positioning them as quintessential spaces to broaden how we perceive human life (and beyond). In this selection of short films from various corners of the globe, communities come together in building an imaginary neighborhood and, with it, new connections. Behind each film – and the faces within them – lie projects that connect through culture, seeking to give visibility, document, and create new horizons for different ways of life.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Film: Busan – South Korea, Cannes – France, Gdynia – Poland, Łódź – Poland, Mumbai – India, Potsdam – Germany, Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Terrassa – Spain, Valladolid – Spain, Vicente López – Argentina, Wellington – New Zealand, Yamagata – Japan

A sound installation created by Portuguese sound artist Pedro Augusto will feature a collection of readings by international authors in their original languages, contributed by the different Creative Cities of Literature  The continuous broadcast installed in the garden of Nogueira da Silva Museum, challenges visitors to discover the several listening points and experience the cultural and linguistic richness emanating from the Creative Cities Network, in a direct dialogue with the natural beauty of the space.

Pedro Augusto works as an artist and musical composer in the fields of dance, theater, performance, and cinema. He has an extensive phonographic career as a producer, sound engineer, and editor on various Portuguese music albums. He is responsible for the Found Tapes Porto archive, the musical project Live Low, and the ETAK label. In recent years, he has dedicated his work to artistic curation and literary editing within the themes of mobile music, serendipity, and walking. He teaches sound subjects at FBAUP and IPCA.

The invitation is clear: a gastronomic journey through the history of spices and products found in the various shops of Braga’s Municipal Market. Using the cyanotype technique – which creates blue cyan impressions – this experience explores flavors and culinary experiences that leave a lasting mark on the palate and memory. The workshop will delve into the origins and uses of spices, providing a sensory immersion rich in colors, aromas, and flavors. Participants will embark on a sensory and artistic journey through the Gastronomy cities of the world, discovering essential spices and their roles in various recipes of respective cities.

Oriented by Margarida Ribeiro and Portuguese chef Luís Sotto Mayor

An audiovisual exhibition that immerses visitors in the Media Arts project: City to City. A cross-cultural initiative committed to showcasing the cooperation between the 25 UNESCO Creative Cities of Media Art. City to City redefines the concept of a media arts exhibition; it embodies a vibrant celebration of global collaboration, shattering borders by uniting artists worldwide, and showcasing the revolutionary power of art to inspire change.
This exhibition represents a curated selection of the over 15 collaborative pieces created to date.

Artists: Daniel Escoba (Calí), Mike Stubbs (York), Jorge Ramos (Braga), Anna Kim (Gwangju), Julien Gaillac (Enghien-les-Bains), Mišo Hudák (Košice), Faiza Kracheni (Austin), Giorgi Rodionov (Tbilisi), Bastian (Viborg)

Exhibition of textile objects from Portuguese cities
Curatorship: Covilhã . Design Creative City

The Portuguese Creative City of Design, Covilhã, will bring to Braga a unique installation that reflects the heritage of Casa Rolão. This exhibition of textile design objects, set in a house historically linked to silk manufacture, aims to interconnect the history of the space with contemporary proposals, offering a plural vision that respects and celebrates cultural heritage.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

The library will feature a wide range of design fields including graphic, industrial, fashion, textile, and interior design, displaying influential works by established and emerging designers. It will house a collection of books gathered from UNESCO Creative Cities of Design worldwide, showcasing each city’s unique design contributions.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

A fanzine is an independent publication without borders, by definition an open and truly democratic space where we can explore what doesn’t fit into professional or commercial molds, carrying a free aura and infinite possibilities.
This workshop aims to visit the world of informal and independent publications, covering their history, some techniques for their construction and providing tools for the assembly and reproduction of a collective fanzine, with the contribution of all participants.

Vicente Mateus | Lives and works in Porto and has a background in visual and sound arts studies. His work navigates through fields related with sound and drawing, using  drum/percussion objects as tools for his work. Takes interest in collaborative movements and DIY methods, using repetition and error  to construct, for exemple,  sound objects, independent editions, concerts or multimedia installations. Since 2022 he has been a member of Sonoscopia Associação Cultural, a platform for creation, experimentation and reflection on sound, based in Porto.

A Moving Library focused on children’s books that will park at different locations across the city of Braga. It offers a wide range of works, from classics to contemporary, suitable for all ages, including illustrated books for babies and titles for teenagers.

Staged reading at 5.30 PM by Cristina Cartaxo.

Language is a virus.
Human kind has been infected since ever and forever.
The literature from UNESCO creative cities led us to approach language as a vehicle to understand the past in order to consciously build a future.
Old communication devices invite us to look into the future and express feelings, anxieties and desires.

Please choose one empty cabin and follow the instructions.

Artistic Direction and Performance: Susana Oliveira
Performance and Co-Creation: Diana Sá
Sound Design and Operation: Sann Gusmão
Executive Production: Susana Oliveira

A workshop that challenges participants to reflect on our place, as well as the place of others, in society and within the city. Led by Portuguese film director Tânia Dinis, this workshop will include a theoretical component covering history, techniques, methodologies, and processes involved in cinema. It will also feature an idea development component and fieldwork for capturing and creating short film pieces. The works will be showcased in a special session scheduled for July 4th.

Tânia Dinis, born in Vila Nova de Famalicão in 1983, holds a Master’s in Contemporary Art Practices from FBAUP (2015) and a degree in Theater Studies from ESMAE (2006). Her interdisciplinary work spans photography, performance, and cinema, often exploring relational aesthetics through personal and archival imagery. Key films include “Tão pequeninas, tinham o ar de serem já crescidas” (2024) and “Não são favas, são feijocas” (2013). She currently teaches at ESAP in Porto, and her works are part of the contemporary art collection of the Municipality of Porto.

A project by Daniel Moreira and Rita Castro Neves in collaboration with the Creative Cities of Arts and Folk Arts

In the hustle and bustle of the marketplace, we are presented with images of objects, artifacts and processes from different places: ancient ways of transforming matter to create special objects.
All over the world, we take care of this know-how, handing it down from generation to generation, researching and promoting it, giving it new meaning, even if it no longer seems as useful as it once was. The appreciation of technical and aesthetic memory and a deep sense of belonging to this world help us in this task of sharing valued and renewed local knowledge – old and alive.

Represented UNESCO Creative Cities of Crafts and Folk Arts: Al Ahsa – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Barcelos – Portugal, Bida – Nigeria, Caldas da Rainha – Portugal, Carrara – Italy, Castelo Branco – Portugal, Chiang, Mai – Thailand, Ballarat – Australia, Jinju – South Korea, Ulaanbaatar – Mongolia, Como – Italy, Fabriano – Italy, Gimhea – South Korea, Hangzhou – China, Hoi An – Vietnam, Kanazawa – Japan, Manises – Spain, Nassau – Bahamas, Pekalongan – Indonesia, Perth – Scotland, United Kingdom, Sukhothai – Thailand, Weifang – China

The city of Viborg, Denmark, invited children and youngsters from around the world to participate in the project Drawing with Denmark. With the theme Green Together – Partnerships for a Sustainable Future, this initiative encourages reflection on ecological and sustainable practices in daily life.
During the XVI Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Braga, Viborg challenged two classes of primary school students from Braga to participate. Under the guidance of illustrator Carlo Giovani, the students created works that will be exhibited to the public during the conference, from July 1 to 5.

Cinema and film provide privileged spaces for encounters with others, with the world. Their ability to tell stories through documentary, animated, or fictional narratives gives them the character of a universal language, positioning them as quintessential spaces to broaden how we perceive human life (and beyond). In this selection of short films from various corners of the globe, communities come together in building an imaginary neighborhood and, with it, new connections. Behind each film – and the faces within them – lie projects that connect through culture, seeking to give visibility, document, and create new horizons for different ways of life.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Film: Busan – South Korea, Cannes – France, Gdynia – Poland, Łódź – Poland, Mumbai – India, Potsdam – Germany, Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Terrassa – Spain, Valladolid – Spain, Vicente López – Argentina, Wellington – New Zealand, Yamagata – Japan

A sound installation created by Portuguese sound artist Pedro Augusto will feature a collection of readings by international authors in their original languages, contributed by the different Creative Cities of Literature  The continuous broadcast installed in the garden of Nogueira da Silva Museum, challenges visitors to discover the several listening points and experience the cultural and linguistic richness emanating from the Creative Cities Network, in a direct dialogue with the natural beauty of the space.

Pedro Augusto works as an artist and musical composer in the fields of dance, theater, performance, and cinema. He has an extensive phonographic career as a producer, sound engineer, and editor on various Portuguese music albums. He is responsible for the Found Tapes Porto archive, the musical project Live Low, and the ETAK label. In recent years, he has dedicated his work to artistic curation and literary editing within the themes of mobile music, serendipity, and walking. He teaches sound subjects at FBAUP and IPCA.

An audiovisual exhibition that immerses visitors in the Media Arts project: City to City. A cross-cultural initiative committed to showcasing the cooperation between the 25 UNESCO Creative Cities of Media Art. City to City redefines the concept of a media arts exhibition; it embodies a vibrant celebration of global collaboration, shattering borders by uniting artists worldwide, and showcasing the revolutionary power of art to inspire change.
This exhibition represents a curated selection of the over 15 collaborative pieces created to date.

Artists: Daniel Escoba (Calí), Mike Stubbs (York), Jorge Ramos (Braga), Anna Kim (Gwangju), Julien Gaillac (Enghien-les-Bains), Mišo Hudák (Košice), Faiza Kracheni (Austin), Giorgi Rodionov (Tbilisi), Bastian (Viborg)

Exhibition of textile objects from Portuguese cities
Curatorship: Covilhã . Design Creative City

The Portuguese Creative City of Design, Covilhã, will bring to Braga a unique installation that reflects the heritage of Casa Rolão. This exhibition of textile design objects, set in a house historically linked to silk manufacture, aims to interconnect the history of the space with contemporary proposals, offering a plural vision that respects and celebrates cultural heritage.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China

The library will feature a wide range of design fields including graphic, industrial, fashion, textile, and interior design, displaying influential works by established and emerging designers. It will house a collection of books gathered from UNESCO Creative Cities of Design worldwide, showcasing each city’s unique design contributions.

UNESCO Creative Cities of Design: Asahikawa – Japan, Bandung – Indonésia, Bilbao – Spain, Chiang Rai – Thailand, Covilhã – Portugal, Detroit – United States, Dundee – United Kingdom, Geelong – Australia, Graz – Austria, Helsinki – Finland, Kobe – Japan, Kolding – Denmark, Kortrijk – Belgium, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya – Japan, Puebla – Mexico, Queretaro – Mexico, Saint-Etienne – France, Shanghai – China, Shenzhen – China, Torino – Italy, Whanganui – New Zealand, Wuhan – China