Siglas poveiras

Siglas Poveiras are a special kind of secret code made up of symbols and shapes that were used by fishermen living in Póvoa de Varzim, a small town in Portugal, a long time ago.

Imagine you and your friends make up a secret language to talk to each other without anyone else understanding what you're saying. That's kind of like what fishermen in Póvoa de Varzim did. They came up with a secret code made up of different shapes like squares, triangles, and circles, and a few simple lines in different combinations to represent words and phrases.

The fishermen used the Siglas Poveiras to mark their boats and equipment so they could easily recognize and identify them even from a distance. They also used it to communicate and send messages to each other while at sea without anyone else understanding.

Their code was so secret that only a few people knew how to read it, and it was passed down from generation to generation. Today, Siglas Poveiras are still a significant part of Póvoa de Varzim's culture and history, and some people even still use them today to decorate and honor their heritage.