Project in partnership with TEQUE - Associação Cultural Artística de Celorico de Basto.

In this social project, where artistic creativity is boosted, we promote relaxed moments, support diversity and health as a state of physical, mental and social well-being. Here we are all equal, united by the same interest - everyone's well-being and happiness!

The name chosen for our social inclusion project,

SAUD'ARTE

(the union between salute and art, in Portuguese),is not by chance!

When we greet someone, we are saying hello, showing appreciation or support, congratulating them, wishing them health and happiness.

The simple act of greeting/toasting, so common in celebrations, is much older than you might think.

In the past, the Greeks and Phoenicians considered wine to be a gift from the gods and, in gratitude, they would raise their glasses and salute.

In the Roman Empire, Caesar's subjects had the habit of pouring the first sip on the floor to salute Bacchus. Furthermore, toasting was essential to seal the end of a conflict. At that moment, the winner had to take a sip of the loser's drink to prove that his rival would not be poisoned.

This was also a ritual for a host to show his guests that the liquid was free of poisons. The famous "tchin-tchin" was made in the hope that, even if there was a substance harmful to health, it would be stored at the bottom of the glass due to the "shake". Incidentally, the cry of "Cheers!" also began to be used because of possible poisonings. People said this word before drinking, hoping that the drink was not altered.

At the time in question, poisoning through drink was one of the easiest ways to target the enemy. During peace banquets, the leaders or hosts would clink their goblets loudly against those of their opponents, causing the liquids to pass from one goblet to the other, thus assuring the guests that the wine was not poisoned and that no one would be intoxicated. Hence the habit of wishing "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 with better health, quality of life and well-being.

Successfully managing our business, in which profits and growth are also the fuel to promote change and generate a positive impact on the lives of our employees, the community and the environment, is fundamental to promoting a more inclusive, supportive and fair society.

With this in mind, we are opening applications to take part in the experimental art workshops, led by Professor Vitor Resende of TEQUE-Associação Cultural Artística de Celorico de Basto and painter Ben Hengeveld.

The free experimental art workshops will take place at TEQUE's premises in Celorico de Basto on Tuesdays at 3pm.

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

Cheers to everyone!