TRANSFORMA’S WELCOME PACKAGE

ACTIVATEEVS Project

1st February to 1st July2015

Olá,

In this Welcome Package you will find an overview about Transforma, the city of Torres Vedras, and practical information about public transport, restaurants, supermarkets, the cost of living in Portugal and a selection of Portuguese words.

You will also find many words in Portuguese along the text, pictures from Transforma and Torres Vedras, and a few Internet links with films, videos and useful websites.

Since this will be your new home for the next five months, we have also made a list of some the main nearby services.

We are looking forward to have you here.

Até breve,Equipa/Team Transforma

Transforma is an organization based in Torres Vedras that operates within culture and contemporary arts practices with the aim to promote the development of the society.

The organization promotes the transformation of the society using arts and creativity, applied through the approach to organizations and the several local communities.

Transforma aims to facilitate the creation process, the theoretical and practical research, as well as documentation in artistic and educational contexts.

In our Facebook Page you can find fresh news about our activities:https://www.facebook.com/Transforma

Our website has a historic overview of our activities since 2000:http://transforma.org.pt/pt/

A VOSSAYOUR CASAHOME

The apartment is located at:

Rua Raúl Proença, nº 1 - 5º andar/floor2560-360 Torres Vedras 900 m away from Transforma, 7 minutes walking distance.

It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen.

The house is fully furnished, including essential appliances and utensils that will make your stay very comfortable. We also provide Internet access and TV with access to Portuguese public channels.

Each volunteer will also receive a set of duvets, a set of bed sheets, and a pillow. The rooms will have a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair and a bedside table.

Please bring:- Your own towels;- A second pair of bed sheets;- Your own computer to the workspace of Transforma.

At the end of this document you will find a map with the a selection of services available nearby.

SOBREABOUT OTHE PICK UP

Amanda Midori, or someone else from the Transforma team if she is not available, will pick up you at the Lisbon Airport using public transport. This will provide you a first hand experience about transport ticketing systems, stations and key locations connecting Lisbon to Torres Vedras.

Please keep us updated about any possible flight changes. That way we can re-organize your pick up.

The meeting point will be in front of the arrival area door.

We will be carrying a sign with the word ACTIVATE.

And, please save your boarding pass.

Contacts:1º) Amanda Midori+351 918 269 541

2º) Luís Firmo+351 967 027 272

TORRES VEDRAS

Torres Vedras has about 80.000 inhabitants. It is the largest municipality in the district of Lisbon, and has approximately 20km of coastline of rare beauty with extensive beaches.

There are several archaeological sites to visit, namely, Roman settlements, Arab castles, medieval churches and monasteries, fortresses from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries... The region is also known for its excellent wine and delicious food. One of the our main delicacies are the traditional pastéis/cakes de feijão/bean.

The coastline of the municipality of Torres Vedras is deeply invested in tourism and environmental quality, an activity that has been rewarded with several awards. Santa Cruz, with its beautiful waves, sea, wind and exquisite weather is the perfect place to relax.

You can also use the bike path that connects Santa Cruz to Porto Novo or the Ecopista Sizandro.

LUGARESPLACES PARATO VISITARVISIT

Castro do ZambujalCastro Zambujal is one of the most complex fortified prehistoric villages in the Iberian Peninsula. It is located about 3 kilometres southwest to the city of Torres Vedras and was discovered by Leonel Trinity in 1938.

Edifício/Building Paços do Concelho/Town Hall (next to Transforma)The date of construction of the original building of the Paços do Concelho is unknown. The earliest reference to its construction is 1337. The building was renovated in 1597 and 1634. The current layout of the building results from a renovation work completed in 1776. The building has been used for the administrative services of the county, and was also home to the war commissariat and prison. It is currently the Paços - Galeria Municipal/Municipal Gallery, showcasing visual arts exhibitions and documental, ethnographic, scientific and pedagogical presentations.

Centro/Centre Histórico/HistoricLocated in the old town, the Centro Histórico de Torres Vedras dates back to the earlier period of Portugal’s foundation as a country. The centro histórico comprises neighbourhoods around the old medieval village, which does not exist more. At the highest point one can find the Castle, where even now it is possible to see Roman mortars in some of the tanks. Inside the castle it is possible to admire the oldest main church of Torres Vedras, the Church of Santa Maria.

Castelo/CastleCastelo is an archaic building, a fact a confirmed by the existence of two Roman cisterns, and evidence that the first walls were built by the Arabs. Despite its state of disrepair, Castelo continued to function as a regular lodging space for troops until the end of the nineteenth century. It has been renovated several times.Horário/Schedule: Setembro/September a maio/May: terça/Tuesday a domingo/Sunday, das 10h00 às 18h00Junho/June a agosto/August: terça a domingo, das 10h00 às 19h00Encerramento/close a dias/days feriados/holidays: 1 de janeiro/January, domingo e terça-feira de carnaval, domingo de páscoa, 1 de maio, 24 e 25 de dezembro/December

Aqueduto/aqueduct de Torres VedrasLocated in the urban area of Torres Vedras, this utilitarian work of Gothic architecture extends for over two kilometres and was built to supply the Chafariz dos Canos, located in the centro histórico da cidade.

Azenha de Santa CruzBuilt in the late fifteenth century, Azenha of Santa Cruz is now an Interpretation Centre dedicated to the historical study of cereal grinding and bread production. As a cultural space that promotes tradition and the transmission of memory and popular culture, this centre presents regularly, in addition to its thematic display, exhibitions, film screenings and photographic exhibitions. Horário:Inverno/winter: terça a domingo, das 10h00 às 13h00 e das 14h00 às 18h00Verão/summer (julho/July a agosto): segunda/Monday a domingo, das 10h00 às 22h00

Chafariz dos Canos/Fountain of pipesThe existence of this fountain, located in the urban area of Torres Vedras, is mentioned in the fourteenth century. It was powered by the aqueduto and is located near one of the gates of the medieval town (Porta da Corredoura). It was used to supply water to visitors, inhabitants and animals.

Linhas/lines de Torres VedrasLinhas de Torres were built by the Duke of Wellington to defend Portugal from the third Napoleonic invasion (1810). Located between the Tagus River and the Atlantic Ocean, this strategically entrenched field, taking advantage of the rugged characteristics of the terrain, allowed a land based defence system of the Lisbon peninsula. The lines comprise 152 military structures, including redoubts and artillery batteries, 37 of them in Torres Vedras, equipped with 523 mouths-of-fire.Guide of the Historic Route of Lines of Torres (English):http://en.calameo.com/read/000552822419ad9774b94An animated film (Portuguese only):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAMJSzrBqCI

Igreja/Church de Santa Maria do CasteloLocated inside the Castelo of Torres Vedras, Igreja of Santa Maria is one of the oldest of the four main churches of the city. The construction dates back to the second half of the twelfth century, shortly after the capture of the Castelo from the Moors in 1148.

Igreja de São Pedro/Saint PeterIgreja de São Pedro, along with the Santa Maria do Castelo church, is the oldest of the four main churches of the city and the second in terms of religious primacy. It is known that it already existed during the reign of D. Afonso Henriques (first king of Portugal - twelfth century), but it was completely rebuilt in the early sixteenth century, going through a new renovation process after the earthquake of 1755. The igreja has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.

Ermida/chapel de Nossa/our Senhora/lady do SocorroCapela de Nossa Senhora do Socorro was erected in the early 16th century at the top of Serra do Socorro. This site hosts an important pilgrimage on August 5th and is also one of the most significant natural wonders in the western region.

Área/area de Paisagem/landscape Protegida/protected das Serras do Socorro e ArcheiraPlease see this video in English about this particular area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqeMo5x-LOk

GASTRONOMIAGASTRONOMY EAND LAZERLEISURE

BirdwacthingThe project Torres Vedras Birdwatching - looking at birds - aims to promote Nature Tourism, which, as the name indicates, includes bird watching activities. There are two bird watching points, one located in the Serra do Socorro and another near that same area situated near the Quinta do Manjapão.

Ecoparque da Serra da ArcheiraThe Ecoparque of Serra da Archeira, with an area of 5ha, aims to emphasize the strong rural identity of the county, proposing a combination of agricultural and forestland use with playful and recreational activities. This space will allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscape that surrounds the area.

Grande/great Rota/route das Linhas de Torres VedrasThe Grande Rota das Linhas de Torres Vedras is a circular walking route, set up under the Historic Route Linhas de Torres, which covers the territory of the six municipalities that make up the Intermunicipal Platform of Linhas de Torres.

EcotrilhosTorres Vedras offers privileged conditions for the practice of cycling activities, BTT or plain sightseeing cycling, integrated within nature tourism. The county has 3 bicycle eco tracks that lead to the best points of interest along the coastline, the countryside and the mountains.

Pratos tradicionais/tradicional foodSerra do Socorro roasted lamb, and rice of chest and Sarrabulho are among the best traditional dishes of the region. These can be accompanied by excellent regional wines and traditional homemade bread baked in wood-fired oven. For dessert, we recommend the traditional Pastéis de Feijão de Torres Vedras.

You can find a list of restaurants at the end of this document.

FESTASFESTIVALS EAND EVENTOSEVENTS – fevereiroFebruary ato julhoJuly

Carnaval de Torres Vedras13 a 18 de fevereiro de 2015www.carnavaldetorres.comOriginating in ancient customs, Carnaval de Torres Vedras remains to the present day one of the most traditional celebrations of entrudo in Portugal. Known as the most Portuguese Carnaval of Portugal, the “corsos” integrate floats, parade groups, “Matrafonas” (men masked as women) and the famous big heads (giant puppets) accompanied by “Zés-Pereiras”.You will be completely surprised by this event! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5Ce0U89U3g

Feira/Fair de São PedroJunho/julho 2015This is the oldest and largest agro-industrial and commercial exhibition of the western region. Every year, more than 200 thousand people visit the fair. The Feira features exhibitors, pubs, restaurants, pavilions, traditional fairground attractions, live entertainment and a nightlife area.

Feira RuralPrimeiro/first sábado de cada mês, de abril a outubro.The Feira Rural de Torres Vedras allows you to experience the best local products. There are about 250 stalls where you can buy vegetables, fruits, certified products from organic farming, wine, bread, cheese, pastéis de feijão de Torres Vedras, sweets, crafts, second-hand items, antiques and numismatic and collectible articles. The Feira Rural takes place every month in the streets and squares of Centro Histórico de Torres Vedras, except for the month of August when it is moved to the beach in Santa Cruz.

INFORMAÇÕESINFORMATION PRÁTICASPRATICALS

Mercado/market Municipal de Torres VedrasAt the Mercado Municipal of Torres Vedras you will be able to find fresh and reasonably priced fish, meat, vegetables, fruit, flowers, organic products, bread and cakes, dried fruit, organic meat and traditional snacks (pork fillets, baked sandwiches, etc.).Horário: terça a sexta-feira: 7h00 às 19h00Sábados/Saturday: 7h00 às 16h00Domingos e feriados: 7h00 às 14h00Encerra/close à segunda-feira/Monday

Supermercado/supermarket Continente This supermarket has a large variety of articles and brands. The building has a Worten Store (selling electrical and electronic equipment). Continente has a few periodical promotions and deals, but only including specific products. See what promotions are available in the supermarket’s leaflet:http://www.continente.pt/pt-pt/public/Pages/Folhetos-Continente.aspxHorário: Segunda-feira a Domingo | 08h30 - 23h00

Supermercado Pingo DocePingo Doce’s weekly promotions include a large variety of products. The Pingo Doce brand products are cheaper and of standard quality. The supermarket provides Ecopontos where you can leave cook-ing oil, batteries and small batteries, WEEE - Small Electrical Equipment, coffee capsules and plastic bottle caps. See what promotions are available in the supermarket’s leaflet:http://www.pingodoce.pt/pt/campanhas/novidades/esta-semana-2015/Horário: Segunda-feira a Domingo | 08h30 - 21h00

Supermercado LIDLLIDL’s promotions happen during two different periods of the week - from Thursday to Sunday and from Monday to Wednesday. It is possible to buy in large quantities and at lower prices. This supermarket also has a wide range of products from different countries. See what promotions are available in the supermarket’s leaflet:http://www.lidl.pt/pt/quinta-a-domingo.htm?ar=91Horário: Segunda-feira a Domingo | 8.30h - 22.00h

Supermercado JumboThis supermarket has variety of products and brands, as well as a store called Loja Box (electrical and electronic equipment). Jumbo has a variety of deals that change regularly. Every promotion includes different types of products and brands.See what promotions are available in the supermarket’s leaflet: http://www.jumbo.pt/Frontoffice/ContentPages/Brochures.aspxHorário: Segunda-feira a Domingo | 9h00 - 23h00

Supermercado Mini-preçoMini-preço has weekly deals on various products. See what promotions are available in the supermarket’s leaflet: http://www.minipreco.pt/promocoes/folhetos/Horário: Segunda-feira a Domingo | 08h30 - 21h00

Celeirohttp://celeiro.pt/A natural foods supermarket for those that want to buy healthy and organic products. You can also buy natural cosmetics and food supplements there. At Celeiro you will find everything you need for a healthier and balanced daily life. The shop is in the Arena Shopping Centre.

Clube de Ténis/Tennis Club - Torres Vedras: https://www.facebook.com/clubetenistorresvedras

Club L - Torres Vedras (Ginásio/Gym - Arena Shopping): http://www.clubl.pt/Default.aspx?GymID=11

Física - Gimnodesportivo Torres Vedras: http://fisicatvedras.pt/

Terminal Rodoviário/Bus stationThe Terminal Rodoviário in Torres Vedras is located at Expotorres, just a few stops from the centro histórico. The area also has a taxi rank and an urban bike station (“Agostinhas”).

Percursos/route interurbanos/intercityThere are several road transport operators in the county.Mais/more informações e outros/other percursos de autocarros: http://www.barraqueiro-oeste.ptHorários de autocarros/bus diretos/directly para/to Lisboa/Lisbon at the end of the document.The round-trip ticket is discounted, and the return can be used during 24 hours. Ask the motorista/driver for more information.

Percursos urbanos | TUT - Transportes/transport Urbanos/urban de Torres VedrasLinhas Amarela/yellow, Azul/blue, Verde/green, Vermelha/red. Please check: http://www.cm-tvedras.pt/mobilidade/transportes-publicos/

Rede de expressos – outros percursos (Rede Nacional/National Road Transport)The website of the Rede Expresso (national road transport) is available in English. There you will find all the information and schedules of existing itineraries. Showing your Youth or Student card, or purchasing a round-trip, allows you to buy tickets with a discount.http://www.rede-expressos.pt/

Transporte ferroviário/railroadTorres Vedras has a railway station (near the Mercado Municipal). The website of Comboios/trains de Portugal is available in English. There you will find information and schedules of existing itineraries:http://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/

AGOSTINHAS – Bicicletas/bikes urbanaswww.agostinhas-tvedras.pt Please go to the Posto de Turismo/Turism Office of Torres Vedras and ask for more information about registration. AGOSTINHAS can be used for free by all citizens over 14 years (inclusive) and are available every day from 8am to 8pm (June-September until 10pm).

RESTAURAÇÃORESTURANTS

Adega Taurina ManadinhasRua Capitão Luís Botto Pimentel, nº 2261 323 002 / 913 358 575Encerra: feriados e domingos Especialidades/Specialties: Cozido/Stew, bacalhau/codfish com grão/chickpea e grelhados/grilled foodPreço/price médio/avarage: 8,00€

O BarracãoLargo Fernando Vicente, n.º 6261 324 908Encerra: quarta feira e domingo à noite Especialidades: GrelhadosPreço médio: 13,50€

O GordoRua Almirantte Gago Coutinho, 7 A261 323 079Encerra: segunda feira à noite e terça feira todo o dia Preço médio: 10,00€/12,00€

O VoluntárioRua Manuel César CandeiasEd. Bombeiros261 324 063Não tem dia de encerramento Especialidades: GrelhadosPreço médio: 10,00€

PataniscaRua 9 de Abril, n.º 27 A261 315 219 / 912 374 845Preço médio: 10,00€

MidiAvenida da Liberdade, 2, Cruz do Barro261 312 482Especialidades: Bacalhau com broa/codfish with maize bread e cabrito/lamb assado/roasted no fornoEncerra: segunda feira Preço médio: 15,00€

Páteo do FaustinoLargo do Choupal261 324 346www.pateofaustino.comNão encerra Especialidades: Grelhados e bacalhau com natas/codfish with creamPreço médio: 12,00€

Restaurante ImpérioPraça 25 de Abril261 314 232Não tem dia de encerramento

SaborearParque Verde da Várzea261 322 330Não tem dia de encerramento Especialidades: Revolto de bacalhau/codfish hodgepodge e espetada de vaca/skewered cow meat em pau de louro/on a laurel spit

Vela d’OuroRua Jerónimo Vilarinho, Lote 30, Loja 6261 931 933Encerra: quarta feita ao jantar e quinta feira todo o dia Especialidades: Peixe fresco/Fresh fish, arroz de sapateira/Crab rice e leitão/suckling pigPreço médio: 20,00€

Mezza – Restaurante & barRua Serpa Pinto nº16 Pateo Amarelo Loja 8938 201 334Especialidades: Hambúrgueres/burgers, Tostas/toasts, Baguetes/Baguettes, Massas/pastaPreço médio: 6,00€

Pizzaria DoseRua Joaquim dos Santos Vaquinhas, 7261 315 099Horário: 10h - 15h; 19h - 22h (Encerra aos feriados e no período de almoço aos Domingos)Especialidades: Pizzas, Saladas/salads, MassasPreço médio: 7,00€

Vinil – Café e BarRua Serpa Pinto nº20961495188Horário: Seg - Sex: 9:00 - 2:00; Sáb - Dom: 16:00 - 3:00Especialidades: Tostas, Baguetes, HambúrgueresPreço médio: 5,00€

BARESBARS EAND VIDALIFE NOTURNANIGHT

Celeiro | https://www.facebook.com/celeirobartvSaborear | http://www.saborearrestaurante.pt/Villa Caffé | https://www.facebook.com/villacaffebarWallpaper | https://www.facebook.com/WallpaperBarVinil Bar | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vinil-Café-Bar/281926728593789BOQ | https://www.zomato.com/pt/grande-lisboa/boc-restaurante-e-bar-torres-vedras-centro-lisboaElegance | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elegance-Bar/315485114510Horagá | https://www.facebook.com/barhoragaBar da Confraria do Carnaval de Torres | https://www.facebook.com/pages/BAR-DA-CONFRARIA-DO-CARNAVAL-DE-TORRES/185683649951

Discotecas/nightclubsMau Maria | https://www.facebook.com/maumariabardiscoMix Club | https://www.facebook.com/discotecamixcidadeTúnel | https://www.facebook.com/Disco.TunelOrquídea Club | https://www.facebook.com/pages/OC-Orquidea-Club/219618688063940

CUSTO DE VIDA GERALGENERAL LIVING EXPENSES EM PORTUGAL

Toilet paper € 1.70Toothpaste € 1.50Shampoo € 3.50Soap € 0.5Milk € 0.6Plain bread € 0.22Olive oil € 2.3Rice € 0.8Beans € 1.00Macaroni € 0.6Sugar € 1.00Water 5L € 0.6Wine € 3.00Onion € 0.4Potato € 0.4Tomato € 1.50Beer (bar) € 1.50

ALGUMASSOME PALAVRASWORDS EM PORTUGUÊS

Palavras/words básicas/basics: Obrigado/ thank youDe nada/ you’re welcomeSim/ yesNão/ noOlá/ helloEu/ ITu/ youEle/ heEla/ sheNós/ weVocês/ youEles/ they (masculine)Elas/ they (feminine)

Diálogo/dialogue:Por favor/ pleaseDesculpe/ sorryBom dia/ good morningBoa tarde/ good afternoonBoa noite/ good nightAdeus/ goodbyeAté amanhã/ see you tomorrowComo estás?/ How are you?Quantos anos tens?/ How old are you?Pode repetir? Can you repeat?Pode-me ajudar? Can you help me?Prazer em conhecer-te/ Nice to meet youParabéns/ congratulationsBoa sorte/ good luckCom licença…/ excuse me...Quanto custa?/ How much is it?

Alimentação/food:Pão/ breadAlmoço/ lunchPequeno-almoço/ breakfastJantar/ dinner

Direções/directions:Esquerda/ leftDireita/ rightFrente/ frontTrás/ backLonge/ farPerto/ near, close, nextOnde é…? Where is...?

Outros/others:Noite/ nightManhã/ morningTarde/ afternoonDinheiro/ moneyCartão de crédito/ credit cardAberto/ openQuente/ hotFrio/ coldCerto/ rightErrado/ wrongMulher/ womanHomem/ manCriança/ childJovem/ youngAdulto/ adultIdoso/ senior

SOME SERVIÇOSSERVICES MUNICIPAISMUNICIPALS

Câmara Municipal de Torres Vedras/Council Hallhttp://www.cm-tvedras.pt/Av.ª 5 de Outubro2ª a 6ª: 8h30 às 17h30geral@cm-tvedras.pt

Arquivo/archive Municipal de Torres VedrasAv. 5 Outubro2ª a 6ª: 08h30 às 17h30arquivo@cm-tvedras.pt

Biblioteca/library Municipal de Torres VedrasAv. 5 Outubro2ª: 14h às 18h30 3ª a 6ª: 10h às 18h30 Sáb.: 14h às 18h00biblioteca@cm-tvedras.pt

Centro/center de Educação/education Ambiental/environmental (CEA)Parque Verde da Várzea - Torres Vedras2ª a 6ª: 09h00 às 17h00Sáb.: 14h00 às 18h00261 314 163 / 918 773 342cea@cm-tvedras.pt

Fábrica das Histórias - Casa Jaime UmbelinoRua Maria Barreto Bastos, 363.ª a 6.ª: 10h00 às 13h00 e das 14h00 às 19h00Sábado: 10h00 às 13h00 e das 15h00 às 18h00Encerra no mês de agosto261 315 428 / 261 320 711fabricadashistorias@cm-tvedras.pt

Museu/museum Municipal Leonel TrindadePraça 25 Abril, Convento de Nossa Senhora da Graça3ª a Dom.: 10h00 às 13h00 e 14h00 às 18h00261 310 485museu@cm-tvedras.pt

Posto de Turismo de Torres VedrasRua 9 AbrilTodos os dias: 10h00 - 13h00 | 14h00 - 18h00Dia de encerramento: 3ª feira261 310 483postoturismo@cm-tvedras.pt

Teatro-Cine de Torres VedrasAv. Tenente Valadim, n.º 19 3ª a 6ª: 09h00 às 13h00 e 14h00 às 17h30 ou uma hora antes de qualquer espetáculo261 338 131teatro.cine@cm-tvedras.pt

Centro de Informação Municipal à Juventude/youthPraceta Padre Joaquim Maria de Sousa2560-649 Torres Vedras2ª a 6ª: 9h00 às 17h00pij@cm-tvedras.pt

CONTATOSCONTACTS ÚTEISUSEFUL

Urgências/emergency112

Hospital/hospital de Torres Vedras261 319 300

GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana/Republican National Guard) Torres Vedras213 252 600

GNR Santa Cruz261 930 450

PSP (Polícia Segurança Pública)/police department261 330 770

Bombeiros Voluntários de Torres Vedras/fire department261 322 122

Táxis Torres Vedras261 322 641

Táxis Santa Cruz261 937 722

Autocarros (Barraqueiro)261 334 150

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Direction LUÍS FIRMO (PT)Accounting Officer and Financial Management DULCE ALEGRE (PT)Music Programming and Production RICARDO DIAS (PT)Architecture and Environment Design Programming and Production TIAGO POMBAL (PT)General Assistance NUNO RELVAS (PT)Administrative assistant, INGA ENE (MD)EVS coordinator, AMANDA MIDORI (BR)Communication, Intern TIAGO AFONSO (PT)Technical Production Sound, Light and Image, Intern NUNO CRUZ (PT)Legal Assistance SASLBM & ASSOCIADOS, SOC. ADVOGADOS, R. L. (PT)

AMANDA MIDORI (BR)Transforma. EVS Coordinator1988, São Paulo, Brazil. Visual artist and art educator. Master in Art and Design for Public Space in FBAUP (PT). Graduated in Visual Arts in Art Institute of UNESP (BR). She has worked for the International Centre of Arts José de Guimarães (PT) educative service team; Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo (BR); and Programa Curumim, SESC SP (BR). Develops artistic and educational projects, investigating and practicing collaborative methodology.

DULCE ALEGRE (PT)Transforma. Accounting Officer and Financial Manager1958, Torres Vedras, Portugal. Began her professional career as a clerk in 1978 in a company linked to the metalworking industry, having been responsible for the overall preparation of accounting documents, management of customers and suppliers, as well as the management of bank accounts. In 1980 she became responsible for all the company’s accounts, and in 1985 started managing the accounting and administration of the company, a position she held until 2002. In 1992, she passed her OTOC examination, acquiring the status of TOC (Portuguese official denomination and classification for Accounting Officer).Between 2006 and 2012, she worked at a general accounting company, where she was responsible for the accounting of several companies in different economic activities (a total of 25 companies). In 2012 she began to work at Transforma and became responsible for its accounting and financial management, functions that she currently performs.

INGA ENE (MD)Transforma. Administrative assistantInga Ene, is 37 years old and is originally from Moldova. At present she lives in Portugal. Following her basic education completed when she was 15 years old she was admitted into the Pedagogical School “Vasile Lupu” (Moldova). She worked during 5 years as a primary school teacher, teaching civic education, ethics and moral at “School Medie din of Jora Mijloc”. She lives in Portugal since 2006 where she has received training in the following areas: Designated Worker - Health, safety and occupational health; Sales techniques; Basic Computer skills; Administrative Secretarial work with computer support; Assertive communication; Active life - organization, behaviour and etiquette.In the past she worked as a waiter, cashier, clerk, and insurance broker. At present she is administrative assistant at Transforma.

LUÍS FIRMO (PT)Transforma. Director1965, Torres Vedras, Portugal. Cultural and Arts Manager and Curator, holds a Product Design Degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon (FBA-UL) and a Sculpture Graduation from AR.CO, Lisbon. Post-Graduated in Arts Management at National Institute of Administration (INA) / Foundation CCB-FLAD, Lisbon, in Curatorial Studies at FBA-UL / Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and in International Cultural Relations at the Faculty of Humanities, Catholic University, Lisbon. Has developed diverse activity as creator, as trainer, as manager and as a curator and programmer of contemporary arts. Develops a continuous activity in the cultural sector, collaborating with various organizations, national and international, evaluating and/or facilitating the creation and implementation of projects of different nature (arts, design, architecture), and preferably features that integrate research into new forms of dialogue and intervention in the public space. Founder Member, Chairman and Director of Transforma.

NUNO CRUZ (PT)Transforma. Technical Producer Sound, Light and Image, Intern1991, Torres Vedras, Portugal. In 2009 he started a degree course in “Leisure Management and Business Tourism” at ESTM. Since then he has attended other specific training courses, including “Music Festivals Management” at ISEG. He was involved in the organization and production of the “Santa Summer Sounds” Festival, the Bodyboard and Surf Circuit “CUBS” and Torres Vedras’s annual school galas. Focusing on audio-visual industry work, he has obtained official musical training and took part in various artistic projects, namely,”Grupo de Serenatas Neptunus”, “Fanning The Flames” and the percussion project “Sweet Home Sweet Noise”. On a personal level, he has achieved his ambitions through projects such as “ Kick Snare “ – a creative platform to promote electronic music - and “Sonoro” – a sound equipment rental service. In January 2014, he joined Transforma’s team as its Light & Sound Technician.

NUNO RELVAS (PT)Transforma. General AssistantNuno Relvas was born on January 20, 1982. He has been attracted to nature from an early age, and to strengthen this link, he joined the National Scouts Corps, which he attended for about three years. After finishing his basic education, he enrolled at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of the New University of Lisbon, attending the Geography and Regional Planning course in order to deepen his knowledge about climate issues. Interested in a diverse array of subjects, he did not limit himself to geography and became interested in cultural themes, attending a course in production and several additional training courses - workshops, seminars – where he “explored” themes concerning different aspects of production. He has also received training in Technical Commercial – Marketing. The latter allowed him to expand his capabilities of interpretation in terms of world trade, functioning as a complement to his cultural studies. He collaborates with Transforma since 2011, working as a general assistant for the organization’s departments.

RICARDO DIAS (PT)Transforma. Music Programmer and Producer1982, Lisboa, Portugal. Born in Lisbon and raised in Loures, a small suburban city, he had a regular childhood and by the age of 12 fell in love with the punk rock scene and started his first band. Involved throughout the years in several bands, his most vigorous project, FOR THE GLORY, is still active, after more than 11 years together. During 2000, he embarked in his first European tour, playing at several classic Dutch underground venues. In the following years, he kept playing extensively throughout Europe. In 2004, Dias moved to Holland for a short period of time, where he was part of a musical project that took him on a 10-day tour through the Benelux. In 2005 he experienced another geographical change that took him to Germany, where he played bass for a German band, and did a 6-week tour that included 42 shows all over Europe. Never overlooking his projects in Portugal, he was able to book his own band in some of the most important punk/rock festivals and did several tours within Portugal and Europe. His travels allowed his music to travel to such unlikely places as the Canary Islands. He is deeply involved in music making, production, programming, road management, and stage management. He is current focused on working with national and international musicians as part of larger productions and tours. At the moment he works as Music Programmer at Transforma and as freelancer (roadie, road manager) in several other productions.

TIAGO AFONSO (PT)Transforma. Communication, Intern1990, Sobral de Monte Agraço, Portugal. He received his basic education in the area of science and technology, and has a degree in Applied Communication: Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations, by ULHT - Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies. Currently attending a Marketing Management Master at the Portuguese Institute of Marketing Management (IPAM) in Lisbon, he is currently working on his Dissertation in the area of Cultural Marketing. In parallel with his academic studies, he initiated in 2014 an Marketing and Communication internship at Transforma - Cultural Association.

TIAGO POMBAL (PT)Transforma. Architecture and Environment Design Programmer and Producer1991, Torres Vedras, Portugal. Received a degree in Environmental Design (ESAD.CR, 2013). In 2013 he worked as a Creative Designer at Gulliver. As a designer, he constantly examines the relationship between the object, the space and the person. More than creating something through the enhancement of matter and form, he bases his work methodology in designing innovative ideas that build experiences around the person. To increase and highlight sensitive links between the Being and the space are the premises of his work, developing a process of creation through architecture, design and scenography, inviting people to integrate new scenarios and gain new experiences.

SASLBM & ASSOCIADOS, SOC. ADVOGADOS, R. L. (PT) | www.saslbm.ptTransforma. Legal Assistants2004, Torres Vedras, Portugal. SASLBM is a law firm based in Torres Vedras that provides legal assistance in almost every area of the law, in particular global corporate consultancy, in all aspects of business that involve matters of a legal nature. Its business activity is based on independence, professionalism, precision, transparency and promptness. Practice areas: Corporate/Commercial Law; Real Estate Law; Tax Law; Litigation; Pharmaceutical Law; Criminal Law; Banking Law; Insurance Law; Labour Law; Civil Law; Environmental Law; Sports Law.

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