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In this Beira village known for its thermal waters, people speak of this centuries-old embroidery used on handkerchiefs, cloths, shirts, and undergarments, with motifs that changed according to the age of the craftswomen.
The World Cup has become a stage for political maneuvering and restrictions on freedoms. Furthermore, the change of route in the Corpus Christi procession reignites the debate on integration.
On Saint Anthony's Day in Lisbon, beyond the parades and street parties, many head to the church next to the Cathedral. Throughout June 13th, thousands of people from all over the world visit the site where the Lisbon-born saint was born. Some go to buy candles, carnations, and bread, while others make the pilgrimage a tradition.
Avenue parades and street parties drew thousands to the streets to celebrate the Popular Saints until dawn.
The city of Guimarães celebrates its historical roots and the founding of Portugal during the annual Afonsina Fair.
Alfama won this year's edition of the Lisbon Popular Marches competition, announced today by the Company for the Management of Equipment and Cultural Animation (EGEAC), which is responsible for organizing the initiative.
Eight years later, Alfama has once again won the Lisbon Popular Marches, as announced by the EGEAC. The Alcântara March took second place, and the Madragoa March came third. Following the joint victory of Alcântara and Bairro Alto in 2025, this year the Alfama march won with the theme 'The saints must be crazy', which portrays the contrast between the tradition of the march and the changes felt in the neighbourhood. The 20 competing marches were evaluated by a jury presided over by Vítor Agostinho. The announcement of the winners marks the culmination of Lisbon's longest night, which also featured the traditional St. Anthony weddings, where 16 couples were married.
The parade on Avenida da Liberdade brought together thousands of spectators and around 2000 participants.
Avenue parades and street parties drew thousands to the streets to celebrate the Popular Saints until dawn.
In many of the neighbourhoods where the Lisbon Popular Marches were born, there are fewer and fewer locals — in Mouraria, for example, there are no more than eight marchers who still live there. Many had to leave the neighbourhood, but the neighbourhood never left them: the sense of belonging remains and “the march is a form of love”.
João Macedo has his pieces in countless Saint John's cascades, from the most professional to the most elementary. But few know who the artisan who signs them is.
Today is Lisbon's big night. With thousands of people in the city's popular neighbourhoods, nibbling on sardines, sipping beer and risking their best dance moves, we suggest two distinct selections of songs that should always be part of the Santos Populares festivities. From religious devotion to the most carnal earthly revelry, between the old and the new.
During the Lisbon Festivals dedicated to Saint Anthony, 16 couples celebrate their union in civil and religious ceremonies, followed by traditional street parties throughout Lisbon's neighbourhoods during the night.
The civil ceremony takes place at the City Hall and the religious one at the Cathedral.
There is no way to simultaneously preserve the Santos Populares marches and lock their traces away in a museum.
Designing the costumes for the Bica March for the fifth time, he is proud to be the first fashion designer to work on the marches, enjoying innovation without losing tradition. “This is not the Rio Carnival.”
Where the legend is told of a king who relied on a shepherd, a dog, and the dream of a star with a child's face that was ready to help him on his journey.
A centuries-old fishing tradition has returned to Meia Praia in Lagos, with dozens of residents, visitors and local officials gathering to witness the first Arte Xávega launch since the practice The post Traditional Arte Xávega fishing returns to Meia Praia appeared first on Portugal Resident.
She is the first female potter in the parish, despite being told it was “a man's job”. Constança Santos continues the family business in São Pedro do Corval, in Reguengos de Monsaraz.
Where they talk about the black pottery from Molelos, identical to the red clay ones that Grão Vasco painted in his sweet depiction of the Nativity scene, now a National Treasure at the Grão Vasco Museum.
The role or presence of the Madeira region during the Pope's visit to Portugal.
Manuela Barriguda, from Favaios, is 75 years old and has been a baker since she was 7. Her mother, grandmother, cousins, and aunts were also bakers. In the land of Moscatel, they say they also make the “best bread in the world”.
