Fenabel and LasKasas make chairs and the WYD altar
The Portuguese furniture industry will be present with an altar on stage and chairs at key events of the prestigious World Youth Day
It's in Rebordosa, Walls that house the companies that produced key WYD furniture pieces, which will be part of the stages and private moments where Pope Francis will pass. Both companies, Fenabel and LasKasas do not hide the great pride with which they participate in this global event, held in Portugal, and for various reasons. More specifically, there will be around two dozen pieces of furniture for what is the largest international meeting of young people with the Pope. D. Américo Aguiar attended, in loco, to their conception and highlighted the importance of World Youth Day to show what Portugal does well.
In addition to WYD taking place in his homeland,, reinforce the importance of both brands 100% Portuguese, customize the quality of national production, in such a special moment. Both companies are proud to see the talent of their master craftsmen recognized, that make both structures count every day.
That is why they communicate that it was with great satisfaction and enthusiasm that they accepted the challenge posed by the Mayor of Paredes, and thus be able to contribute with high quality parts, representative of Portuguese traditions and know-how, all designed by an architectural firm.
From the statement it is known that Laskasas will contribute all the Liturgical Furniture for the event stage, composed by 8 essential elements of the celebration, from the altar, passing by the chairs of the Holy Father, deacons, concelebrants and acolytes, as well as the supports for Our Lady of Pilgrim and the Processional Cross. In turn, Fenabel produced the chairs that will be at the São Bento Palace, where Pope Francis and the President of the Republic will sit, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
In an incredible display of talent and artistic knowledge, these two Portuguese companies and in partnership, give life to pieces of furniture intended for events of great magnitude, but this one is truly special for its representation and magic, as it will contribute to the maintenance of good memories of more than 300.000 young people registered, and coming from all corners of the world.
Like this, the project for the altar that will be on the WYD Park Tagus stage is from the company LasKasas and the chair on which the Pope will sit in the Belém palace will be produced by the company Fenabel, both in Paredes. The stage and chairs are ready and delivered, and about to become historical pieces, as D highlighted. Américo Aguiar on the visit to both factories.
About WYD: A Global Meeting with the Pope!
World Youth Day (WYD) is an event created by Saint John Paul II in 1985, becoming a milestone in the lives of young people from all over the world. Since its creation, WYD has provided unique moments of connection and sharing for millions of people around the globe.
It all started in 1986, with the inaugural edition held in Rome. Since then, WYD traveled to several cities, spreading your message of faith and hope. The journeys passed through enchanting locations, like Buenos Aires (1987), Santiago de Compostela (1989), Czestochowa (1991), Denver (1993), Manila (1995), Paris (1997), Roma (2000), Toronto (2002), Cologne (2005), Sidney (2008), Madrid (2011), Rio de Janeiro (2013), Krakow (2016) and Panama (2019).
At the end of World Youth Day in Panama, in day 27 January of 2019, echoed the announcement that filled the hearts of young people around the world with anticipation: the next edition would be held in Lisbon! WYD Lisbon 2023 It will be a unique global moment of sharing, taking place between the 1st and 6 of August of 2023.
WYD Lisbon 2023 prepared to welcome young people of all cultures and origins with open arms.
All information in https://www.lisboa2023.org/
ABOUT FENABEL
Fenabel is not just a company producing chairs, it is the story of 3 generations, starting in 1907. Throughout its history, There were several remarkable moments and several cycles that made Fenabel evolve and stand out from the rest., as the path to internationalization initiated in 1992. Today it has a new production unit with 12.000 m2, equipped with the best machines, thus improving its production capacity and the quality of its chairs. Continue to innovate and add value, day after day, This is what defines Fenabel.
ABOUT LAZKASAS
Laskas is a Portuguese furniture manufacturing brand created in 2004 by Celso Lascasas. Laskasas SGPS is heir to the knowledge of the Portuguese culture of carpentry techniques and the art of woodworking, which has as its source of inspiration the creation of more innovative objects in the manufacture of its pieces. Combines the combination of craftsmanship with industrial technology, and guarantees the development of final products with excellent finishing.
ABOUT THE furniture route
According to historians, they would have been the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine, who inhabited the Vilela Monastery for centuries, who started the custom of working wood and producing furniture in the region. This conclusion is based on mills located in the vicinity of the Monastery that used the power of the waters of the Ferreira River to cut wood and Vilela,, By year 1000 (there has been a notation of the monastery since 1030).
The roots of wood processing originate in the manufacture of agricultural implements, possibly like the old wooden plows, discoveries in archaeological excavations. With time, this ability evolved into the creation of other artifacts, wooden furniture and chairs. The Paredes region, blessed with abundant forests of different species, provided the valuable raw material essential for the flourishing of the furniture industry. In a harmonious alliance between the natural wealth of the forests and the driving force of the nearby river, the wood was carefully cut and crafted, allowing the craft to come to life and prosper. This perfect encounter between natural resources and the craftsmanship of local masters shaped the destiny of the timber industry., transforming it into a fascinating narrative of progress and creativity.
Thanks to this fact, hydraulic sawmills emerged, settling along watercourses, all over the county, helping to transform wooden logs into planks. It was in the 20th century that they began to disappear, and giving way to wood sawmills with steam boilers and later, With the advent of electricity, several sawmills appeared throughout the municipality, especially in the north, as is the case of the city of Rebordosa.
And so the municipality of Paredes became known as the Cradle of Furniture. Currently, the municipality has adopted the Rota dos Móveis brand to coexist with the brand of the neighboring municipality of Paços de Ferreira – Mobile Capital.
see the report from SIC Notícias. Images Fenabel and Sapo.
