“SAUD’ARTE” is a partnership between Quinta da Raza and Teque – Associação Cultural Artística de Celorico de Basto.

In this social project, in which artistic creativity is encouraged, we promote relaxed moments, support diversity and health as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Here we are all equal, unified by the same interest – The welfare and happiness of everyone!

The name chosen for our social inclusion project, 

SAUD’ARTE

 (the union between salute and art, in Portuguese),

is not by chance! 

When we salute someone, we’re greeting, showing appreciation or support, congratulating, in brief, wishing them health and happiness.

The simple act of greeting and toasting, so usual in many celebrations, is much older than you might think.

In the past, Greeks and Phoenicians regarded wine as a gift from the gods and, in their appreciation, raised their glasses and made a salute.

In the Roman Empire, Caesar’s subalterns had the custom of throwing the first sip on the floor to salute Bacchus. Besides, toasting was essential to seal the end of a dispute. Then, the winner should drink a sip of the loser’s drink to prove that his opponent would not get poisoned.

This same practice was the ritual by which the host showed his guests that the liquid was free of poison. The famous “tim-tim” was made with the hope that even if there were any unhealthy substance, it would stay in the bottom of the glass, due to the “shake”. Actually, the “Cheers!” saying became popular due to possible poisonings; people used this word before drinking and wished the beverage were unchanged.

In those days, poisoning through drinking was one of the easiest ways to hit the enemy. During peace agreement banquets, the leaders or hosts would shake their cups heavily against their opponents, making the liquids pass from one cup to another and assuring the guests that the wine was not poisoned and that no one would get intoxicated. Thus, the habit of wishing for “health!”

The fact is that there are several versions that explain the origin of the toast, but whether it’s to prevent illness and poisoning, celebrate victories, salute deities, celebrate achievements or wish for happiness, the fact is that a toast means good vibes. So, glasses raised and… Cheers!

The fact is that there are several versions that explain the origin of the toast, but whether it’s to prevent illness and poisoning, celebrate victories, salute deities, celebrate achievements or wish for happiness, the fact is that a toast means good vibes. So, glasses raised and… Cheers!

The SAUD’ARTE project is committed to providing its employees and the local community a better health, quality of life, and well-being.

To manage our business successfully, in which profits and growth are also the sparks to promote change and generate positive impact in the lives of our employees, community, and environment, it is fundamental to promote a more inclusive, more sympathetic, and fairer society.

In this sense, we open the applications to take place in the experimental art workshops led by Professor Vitor Resende from TEQUE– Associação Cultural Artística de Celorico de Basto – and by the painter Ben Hengeveld.

The free experimental artistic workshops will take place at TEQUE’s facilities, in Celorico de Basto, on Tuesdays at 3 pm

Applications must be submitted via e-mail to geral@quintadaraza.pt or directly with Mafalda Teixeira Coelho 965 099 077.

Cheers to everyone!