Festival da Saudade will help CRIF’s dream come true

The festival, dedicated to emigrants and their families, will take place on August 15 and 16 at the helipad of the Fatima Fire Department, and will feature Marisa, Toni Carreira, German José, Mikael Carreira, Joana Amendoeira and Father Borg, among other artists.

CRIF was created 48 years ago, has 120 disabled users aged between nine and 60, is a day centre and after several attempts has managed to move forward with the construction of a house, which will cost 1.5 million euros.

“This house is very much needed, and right now our dream is coming true,” he said Wednesday. morning Post Father António Pereira, president of CRIF, said he has some support, but “to reach the required amount we need more help, and that is why this action will be very important.”

In your opinion, this gesture of solidarity on the part of the organization of the Festival da Saudade, under the responsibility CM and from CMTV“very rich and noble.”

“I think that such an initiative should be present at these events, because in the end it is not a waste of money. On the contrary, these festivals can serve various purposes, and when they are of a supportive nature, it is even more justified, and I think that people may want to join even more,” he emphasized.