On 22th October, Lousitânea is once again holding an Alambicada at the  Alembic and Oven Centre of the Claro Family, in the Aldeia do Xisto of Aigra Velha, which will demonstrate the process of how “bagaceira” is turned into brandy. The programme also includes a workshop on making pumpkin fritters, using the existing oven in the village. At the end, there will be a tasting. The event will be accompanied by ethnographic entertainment to the sound of the concertina.

Programme

• 10am: Meeting in Aigra Velha
• 10.30am: 
  - Flavouring the Bagaceira brandy
  - Pumpkin Fritters Workshop
  - Brandy and fritters tasting
• 2.30pm: Farewell

Registration, involving a fee of 25 euros, should be made by 20 October, via email to  projectos.lousitanea@lousitanea.org or by calling +351 969 847 852 or +351 235 778 644. 

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