History of Portugal


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Portuguese Holidays and Festivities

Portuguese festivities


Portuguese Holidays

Caretos de Podence

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The Podence Carnaval and the Caretos

The Caretos of Podence are an ancient celtiberian carnaval tradition and is currently recognised as Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Desfile da Mordomia

Traditional parade in Viana do Castelo, where thousands of women parade in traditional clothes and jewellery.

Festa da FLor

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Festa da Flor

The "Festa da Flor" is a yearly Madeiran flower festival. EVery spring, the island gets decorated with wonderful arrays of flowers and hosts various parades of people wearing original flower costumes.

Santos Populares

Every June, the portuguese celebrate the three saints, Saint Anthony, Saint John and Saint Peter, in different parts of the country. There is all-around good humour, parades, dancing, lots of sardines, beer and a whole lot of fun!

Santos

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