Braga 25 Portuguese Capital of Culture was honoured at the 29th edition of the 'A Nossa Terra' Awards, a ceremony held last Friday at Forum Braga, where citizens, institutions and projects are recognised annually for their contribution to the development of the municipality and the region. The distinction awarded to the initiative reflects the impact the programme has had on the city’s cultural life and the visibility it has brought to Braga at national level. The award was presented to the Mayor of Braga, João Rodrigues, who was also honoured in the Local Government category.
The 'A Nossa Terra' Awards are an initiative of Direnor which, over nearly three decades, has established itself as one of the most important moments of public recognition for merit, commitment and dedication in service of the Braga community. The jury includes more than 800 individuals and organisations representing a wide range of political, religious, cultural, social and artistic perspectives.
Braga was Portuguese Capital of Culture in 2025, marking the celebration of a consistent journey that, since 2018, has placed culture at the heart of the city’s strategy for development and positioning. A finalist in the race for the title of European Capital of Culture 2027, Braga was one of the first cities to be awarded the new national title, further strengthening its position within the cultural landscape.
Its programme resulted from the collaboration between the Municipality of Braga and Faz Cultura. Throughout the year, Braga 25 included around 1,200 activities, encompassing not only artistic presentations but also training initiatives, capacity-building actions, cultural mediation projects and participatory programmes. Among these, 253 performances and 95 exhibitions stood out, attracting almost 1.5 million attendees and demonstrating strong public engagement.
Around 1,200 artists were involved in the programme, half of whom were local, while 19% were international, reflecting both a strong connection to the territory and an openness to external influences and global dialogue.