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2026 / 2027

New Bowing House
Programme

Centre for Planetary Relations · Odemira

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The New Bowing House – Centre for Planetary Relations, in Odemira, is part of the New Bowing project. It is a place for encounter and creation, welcoming cultural, artistic and community practices, always intending to nurture relationships between people from different cultures.

Its programme unfolds along three main lines: in-house programming, featuring activities conceived and run by the New Bowing House team; ongoing hosted activities, which bring together partner projects with regular presence throughout the year; and occasional hosted activities, open to specific and temporary initiatives. Only the activities of the in-house programme are under the direct responsibility of the New Bowing House team. For all other activities — ongoing or occasional — those interested should contact the organisers indicated in each case.

Together, these proposals make the New Bowing House, located in Odemira in the former Student Centre, a living and plural space, where generations, cultures and imaginaries intersect.

In-House Programme

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tuesdays
(knowledge sharing in ironing and garment drop-offs)
New Bowing Ironing
with Simi Kaur, Reka D C, Roopa Rani

In the Sewing Room of New Bowing House, ironing does not usually take place. This gave rise to the New Bowing Ironing: a space for learning, sharing and practical support, where the iron becomes a tool for meeting, knowledge transmission and skills development.

Open to anyone who wishes to learn, practise, experiment or seek occasional support, the New Bowing Ironing welcomes people interested in ironing together or receiving help with this everyday task. Guidance is provided by Reka D C, a woman living in Odemira, originally from Nepal, who places her knowledge at the service of the community in an atmosphere of care and proximity.

The New Bowing Ironing thus establishes itself as a space for experimentation, vocational guidance and empowerment, where everyday skills can gain new meanings and open pathways towards sustainable entrepreneurial journeys. This activity is part of the LABOR axis of the New Bowing project.

+ Info
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
07:00 pm – 08:15 pm Thursdays
Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong
with Ariel Saponar and Ofek Nave

Ancient Chinese practices that integrate movement, breathing and concentration, promoting the integral health of body and mind. In the welcoming atmosphere of the New Bowing House, these sessions invite participants to slow down the pace, strengthen physical and energetic balance, and cultivate a mindful awareness that extends into everyday life. Open to practitioners of all levels, with exercises adapted to each participant.

Free Registration
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
03:00 pm – 08:00 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Tablas, Harmonium and Raga
with Inderjeet Singh

A deep dive into the classical music of North India, where tradition and improvisation meet. Participants explore the rhythmic and melodic richness of one of the world's oldest musical traditions through the sounds of the tablas, the harmonium, and the art of raga. These sessions are about learning instrumental technique and experiencing the spiritual and meditative dimension that Indian music embodies.

Free Registration
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
04:30 pm – 07:30 pm Tuesdays
Hands on the Machine - Sewing Workshop
with Simi Kaur

Among vibrant threads and fabrics filled with memories, seamstress Simi Kaur, who came from India to Odemira, invites each participant to create with their hands and in rhythm with the sewing machine.

In this workshop, participants learn to master the needle and the pedal, giving new life to pieces they bring along to repair, reinvent, or listen to. Technique intertwines with the delicacy of gesture and with stories that are stitched together, stitch by stitch.

“Hands to the Machine” is a space for meeting and sharing, where every patch matters and every line can open a new path.

Free Registration
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
Vintage Sewing Machines / The Great Repair
with Raj Kumar

Do you have a sewing machine frozen in time? The Great Repair is a space dedicated to the recovery, maintenance and reactivation of vintage sewing machines.

With the guidance of Raj Kumar, you can bring your machine back to life - tuned, functional and ready for new uses - while learning how to care for, adjust and maintain your own equipment.

Machines can be dropped off on Tuesdays between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM, with repairs scheduled directly with Raj Kumar.

An opportunity to regenerate objects with history and extend their life cycle through knowledge and shared practice.

+ Info / Bookings
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
19 october till 14 december 2026 · 06:30 pm – 08:00 pm Mondays
Contemporary Dance - Training & Practice
Corpo Presente - A Dança que nos une
with Louise Chardon

Corpo Presente – A Dança que nos une is a space for exploring and practising contemporary dance, open to adults of all backgrounds, with or without previous experience.

The programme brings together accessible technical training, a sensitive exploration of movement, and guided creative processes. Across the sessions, participants develop practical tools for body awareness and composition, deepening their connection to both their bodies and their dance practice.

Each class follows a clear structure that both repeats and evolves over time.

+ Info
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
Start date to be confirmed · registration open
CREATIVE CARPENTRY

With the desire to broaden knowledge and skills, New Bowing House is launching a new experience in creative carpentry.

A space to learn carpentry techniques, get to know and work with wood and, through it, develop creativity by experimenting with different ways of making and transforming.

Open to young people and adults from different parts of the world who want to learn, experiment and create with wood.

+ Info
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
Open days to the Planet

Once a month, the New Bowing House – Centre for Planetary Relations opens its doors and windows to encounter, experimentation, imagination and the creation of new ways of being together, beyond all differences.

It's a day of intercultural and intergenerational activities — open, participatory, and creative — where art becomes a tool for integration and strengthening ties between Eastern and Western communities in Odemira.

Each edition welcomes everyone to cook, dance, listen, build, talk and discover together.

The following editions:
17 January 2026 See Programme
01 March 2026 See Programme
19 April 2026 See Programme
21 June 2026 See Programme
26 September 2026 See Programme
25 October 2026
14 & 15 November 2026
24 January 2027
28 February 2027
04 April 2027
16 May 2027
20 June 2027

Ongoing Hosted Activities

24 september · 29 october · 26 november 2026 · 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm Thursday
Singing Classes of Portuguese Tradition
with Ana Root

A workshop dedicated to the traditional Portuguese vocal repertoire, exploring the roots of orally transmitted music. Between rehearsals and shared moments, participants are invited to discover new ways of interpreting ancient songs — bringing to the present the collective memory that lives in the voice.

+ Info
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
Senior University
Coordenation Odemira Municipality

A lifelong learning programme open to people over 50, combining knowledge, disciplines and experiences. At the New Bowing House, the Senior University of Odemira finds an ideal space for classes, gatherings and activities that promote continuous learning, social connection and the appreciation of the region’s cultural and human heritage.

+info
uso@cm-odemira.pt
and/or 283 320 900
(Ana Tendeiro)
Music Spot
with Guilherme Campos

A space for music learning and practice for all ages, offering individual instrument lessons and ensemble sessions. Here, music is understood as a shared experience. Beyond technique, it nurtures improvisation, group play and the joy of making music together. An opportunity for beginner or advanced musicians to deepen their musical expression.

+info
+351 969 298 154
(Guilherme Campos)
23 september · 21 october / 25 november 2026 · 05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Death Café
Entre Mundos

An invitation to explore, openly and without taboos, the many aspects of death and the process of dying. The direction of this gathering — the topics discussed, the fears shared or the joys celebrated — will be shaped entirely by the voices and experiences of those present.

In a safe, welcoming and confidential environment, there will be space for open sharing. A light snack will accompany the conversation: a symbolic gesture to remind us that death, like food, is an integral part of life.

+ Info
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
From 19 October 2026 · 06:00 pm – 08:00 pm Mondays
Coro Rosa dos Ventos
directed by Marta Brandão

A community choir that brings together voices of different ages and backgrounds, celebrating the joy of singing together. The Rosa dos Ventos Choir does not require previous experience: what matters is the willingness to share, learn and be carried by music. Regular rehearsals cultivate both musical harmony and a strong sense of group and intergenerational exchange.

+info
+351 962 665 428
05:00 pm – 06:00 pm Mondays
Sattva Yoga +60
with Raquel Louçã and Sérgio Ayni

Sattva Yoga Portugal offers yoga classes for seniors at New Bowing House, in Odemira.

Rooted in the ancient Himalayan tradition, Sattva Yoga offers an integrative and holistic approach.

Beyond physical postures, with accessible options adapted to each person’s needs, the practice places particular emphasis on Pranayama and Kriyas (breathing exercises and techniques that combine repetitive movements with breath and mantras). Some classes will also include time for sound therapy, using a range of musical instruments (Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, flutes, etc.), whose vibrations promote immediate physical and mental relaxation.

Some classes will be gentler and more meditative, while others will be more energetic, with space for group activities and even dance.

Each class is a unique experience. The aim is always the same: to promote physical, mental and emotional well-being.

+ Info
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896

Occasional Hosted Activities

JULY – SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2026
ODEMIRA ART AND SCIENCE BIENNIAL | EDITION ZERO

New Bowing House joins the Biennial by hosting several initiatives from its programme.

The space will host rehearsals and working meetings led by Associação Ondamarela, culminating in a dinner prepared by people who use the House, bringing together cultural programmers from across the country and local artists.

26 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER 2026
GUARDIÕES DO MIRA
ARTISTIC RESIDENCIES 2025/2026

The Guardiões do Mira project, created by Associação Project Earth, invited six artists to live and work in the municipality of Odemira. The artistic residency took place in two cycles, in autumn 2025 and spring 2026.

During this time, the artists had the opportunity to explore the territory and meet those who work within it: associations, river and landscape specialists, our partners, craftspeople and local people.

This is the second edition of the Guardiões do Mira Artistic Residency Programme, which seeks to give a voice to the river and create a collective network of care for the Mira river basin.

The exhibition opening on 26 September at Lavrar o Mar’s New Bowing House in Odemira will present the results of the work developed over several months and provide a moment for artists and the community to meet and share.

5 – 9 OCTOBER 2026
ANIMATION FILM

New Bowing House will host a creative residency for the development of an animated film exploring migration.

The project brings together Juan Pablo Zaramella, Madalena Victorino, Pedro Salvador, Anna Bunikevyeh and Lian Whiteleg, in a production by Praça Filmes.

13 – 18 NOVEMBER
DOC’S KINGDOM

For the second consecutive year, New Bowing House joins Doc’s Kingdom, opening its doors to host a range of activities taking place alongside the seminar’s main programme.

TRAINING

In partnership with IEFP, New Bowing House has been hosting Portuguese language courses since October 2025.

An Administrative Assistant course is now being added to this initiative.

These training programmes respond directly to the training and skills development needs of the migrant population and the wider community, consolidating New Bowing House as a centre for interdisciplinary and intercultural learning in Odemira.
JULY – DECEMBER 2026
PORTUGUESE AS A HOST LANGUAGE
Level A1 + A2
SEPTEMBER 2026 – JANUARY 2027
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
OCTOBER – MARCH 2026
PORTUGUESE AS A HOST LANGUAGE
Level A1 + A2
OCTOBER – MARCH 2026
PORTUGUESE AS A HOST LANGUAGE
Level B1 + B2
+ Info
info@novobowing.pt
and/or +351 912 885 896
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