Helena Seger is a teacher born and raised in the community of Pinhal Alto, in Nova Petrópolis, whose parents were also teachers. With her restless nature, Helena used various period documents, many of them from the period when the town still belonged to São Leopoldo, and hours of research to create her work entitled “NOSSAS MÃES e os Sinos de Bochum”.
Pinhal Alto, formerly known as Tannenwald, was one of the first stopping points for immigrants who arrived in the south of the country from 1824 onwards, which makes the location an important part of the German colonization in Rio Grande do Sul. This story is the backdrop for the book, which features stories from the children and grandchildren of 30 women who also helped build the community.
The book launch festivities this Saturday (6) will begin with a reception at 9:30 am in front of the Imaculado Coração de Maria Church, followed by a festive mass, as this was the meeting point for many of the 30 women portrayed in the book.
After the religious celebration, the Social and Cultural Center will host the official launch of the work. There will be a lunch per membership, at the cost of R$ 50.00. Reservations for lunch must be made by calling 54 98404.4555 or 99610.2263 by May 3rd. The event will end at 4 pm, providing a rich interaction between participants.
“The book gives life to 30 women, through the love of children and grandchildren who, thus, immortalize them with their memories” says Helena. “There is another remedy for the issue of female anonymity, this one going back to the 16 pioneer families in the locality: genealogist Dieter Loyo lists, alongside the 16 well-known pioneers of Tannenwald, the names of their respective wives”.
Helena Seger is a teacher born and raised in the community of Pinhal Alto, in Nova Petrópolis, whose parents were also teachers. With her restless nature, Helena used various period documents, many of them from the period when the town still belonged to São Leopoldo, and hours of research to create her work entitled “NOSSAS MÃES e os Sinos de Bochum”.
Pinhal Alto, formerly known as Tannenwald, was one of the first stopping points for immigrants who arrived in the south of the country from 1824 onwards, which makes the location an important part of the German colonization in Rio Grande do Sul. This story is the backdrop for the book, which features stories from the children and grandchildren of 30 women who also helped build the community.
The book launch festivities this Saturday (6) will begin with a reception at 9:30 am in front of the Imaculado Coração de Maria Church, followed by a festive mass, as this was the meeting point for many of the 30 women portrayed in the book.
After the religious celebration, the Social and Cultural Center will host the official launch of the work. There will be a lunch per membership, at the cost of R$ 50.00. Reservations for lunch must be made by calling 54 98404.4555 or 99610.2263 by May 3rd. The event will end at 4 pm, providing a rich interaction between participants.
“The book gives life to 30 women, through the love of children and grandchildren who, thus, immortalize them with their memories” says Helena. “There is another remedy for the issue of female anonymity, this one going back to the 16 pioneer families in the locality: genealogist Dieter Loyo lists, alongside the 16 well-known pioneers of Tannenwald, the names of their respective wives”.
