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Our Portugal

We are part of a rural community of farmers, growers, and makers living and working naturally with the forests of Proenca-a-Nova in the heart of Central Portugal.

Our Portugal - Mushrooming 
Mushrooming. Photo: Mark Walker

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Craftspeople
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Craftspeople
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A series of films on YouTube showing traditional rural crafts and craftspeople of Proença-a-Nova in Central Portugal. Commissioned and produced by the Municipality of Proença-a-Nova.

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The Resin Hunters
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Olives
The Resin Hunters
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Olives

An intimate look at how forest farmers in Proenca-a-Nova extract resin from pine trees by Joao Martin. Although there is no dialogue, the film captures the sights and sounds of rural life.

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Olives
Mushrooming
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Mushrooms
Mushrooming
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Mushrooms

Autumn is a busy time of the year in Proenca-a-Nova. Nevertheless, we carve out some time to walk, talk, and hunt for mushrooms.

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Mushrooms