Family brings generations together to sleep next to the matriarch on the eve of her 100th birthday at TO Dona Noêmia dos Santos Oliveira's family turned the matriarch's 100th birthday into a great celebration between generations, complete with a sleepover. Around a hundred relatives gathered on the eve of the celebration, in Gurupi, in the south of Tocantins. According to granddaughter Gracielly Andrade, the centenary anniversary celebrations take place every year and this time there were 12 children, 37 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren. "Grandma's birthday has always been celebrated with a family reunion, as there are many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, it has always been a celebration of great magnitude, the entire organization is done by the family itself", he said. ? Click here to follow the g1 TO channel on WhatsApp The biggest challenge was not planning the celebration, but ensuring accommodation for so many people. "The biggest difficulty is finding a place for everyone to sleep, because the party has a date set every year", commented Gracielly. To illustrate the situation, relatives made a video lasting more than four minutes in which several generations of the family line up to 'ask for a blessing' and sleep at Dona Noemia's house (watch the excerpt above). The record of the meeting went viral on social media. In addition to the birthday celebrated on July 11th, the group also meets every year at Christmas. According to Gracielly, relatives traveled from various regions of Brazil, from the North to the South of the country. Some even came from Italy. READ ALSO 'Family bond with patients', says colleague about doctor honored by children at farewell Beach wedding in TO is interrupted by storm with strong winds; VIDEO Groom arrives by canoe for wedding on the banks of a dam in TO and surprises guests Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren celebrated Dona Noemia's centenary in Gurupi (TO) Personal Archive/Gracielly Andrade Charisma and disposition at 100 years old Charismatic, avid reader, lover of embroidery and physical activity, the family matriarch remains active at 100 years old. According to her relatives, she likes to talk, be surrounded by her family and always has an answer ready on the tip of her tongue. There are so many stories accumulated over a century that the family finds it difficult to choose just one. But one of them stands out: at the age of 88, Dona Noemia parasailed at Praia do Croá. According to the granddaughter, the matriarch's adventurous spirit remains and, even today, she continues to ride a watercraft. "There are countless stories like this that we keep in our hearts", summarized Gracielly. Dona Noemia takes a waterbike ride in Tocantins Personal Archive/Gracielly Andrade Faith, teachings and many stories The granddaughter describes Dona Noemia as the center of the family. Over the decades, she transmitted teachings, religious traditions and rules of coexistence that remain present in the daily lives of her descendants. "She makes sure that everyone prays the rosary at least once a day. From her son to her great-grandson, everyone knows that you cannot eat at the table without a shirt, nor arrive or leave without asking for a blessing," said her granddaughter. Family gathered to celebrate the matriarch's 100th birthday in Gurupi (TO) Personal Archive/Gracielly Andrade See more news from the region on g1 Tocantins.