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FOLKLORE

Trás os Montes dances (Pauliteiros)

Minho’s Folk dance

Alentejo’s dances

Madeira’s folk danceAlgarve’s Folk dance (corridinho)

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“Cabeçudos’” folklore of Barcelos

Banda plástica of Barcelos

“The Seven Skirts” costume of Nazaré Traditional musical instruments

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Minho’s bride and groom

It is traditional to get married on Saint Anthony’s day as he is the Saint of Love. In Lisbon, every year, there are hundreds of weddings on that day.

Saint Anthony’s popular “Marches”

Saint Anthony’s Brides

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Sweetheart’s Handkerchiefs

These handkerchiefs used to be made by young girls and given to their beloved boyfriends.

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Pilgrimages

On the 13th May there is a big pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Fátima. People walk many kilometres to get there, usually to pay a promise to the Saint.

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Bullfights

In Portugal there are some places where you can see bullfights. The most famous ones are: Póvoa de Varzim, Lisbon and Barrancos.It forbidden to kill the bull in the arena.

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Desfolhada

It is the act of peeling the corn’s skin. It was a very traditional Portuguese agricultural activity as well as a social event.

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Vindimas (grape picking)

The picking of the grapes is also a very traditional agricultural activity and also a social event.

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Festas e Romarias

Popular festivals usually take place in the summer. Its an event that brings together religion and amusement. There is a market, music and dances together with masses and processions.

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