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A folk group (Pauliteiros de Miranda) that practice an ancient warrior Iberian dance. Traditional Winter festivities in Constantim. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
Wooden mask from Vila Boa de Ousilhão used during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
Traditional costume of Minho. Our Lady of Agony Festivities, the biggest traditional festival in Portugal. Viana do Castelo.
The Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays) in Tomar in front of the Sao Joao Baptista church. This festival is an ancient tradition, and the most important celebrated in the city, attracting people from all over the world. People parades in pairs with the girls carrying tabuleiros on their heads. The tabuleiro is made of 30 stacked pieces of bread, either in 6 rows of 5 or 5 rows of 6, decorated with paper flowers. Portugal
The "carocho", the character thats "steals" the sausages of the villagers with the huge tweezers. Traditional Winter festivities in Constantim. Miranda do Douro, Tras-os-Montes. Portugal
Wooden mask from Vila Boa de Ousilhão used during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
Traditional Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
During the Winter Solstice Festivities in Constantim, the musicians always play the traditional bagpipe and the drums. Miranda do Douro, Tras-os-Montes. Portugal
Condução de campinos em Alcochete. Festas do Barrete Verde e das Salinas
Musicians playing traditional music during the Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Traditional big-headed masks of Minho ( gigantones and cabeçudos) at the historical centre of Viana do Castelo. Our Lady of Agony Festivities, the biggest traditional festival in Portugal.
Careto with wooden mask from Lazarim, used during the Carnival. Beira Alta, Portugal
Careto with wooden mask from Lazarim, used during the Carnival. Beira Alta, Portugal
Caretos with wooden masks from Lazarim, used during the Carnival. Beira Alta, Portugal
The "carocho", the character thats steals the sausages of the villagers. Traditional Winter festivities in Constantim. Miranda do Douro, Tras-os-Montes. Portugal
Traditional mask used during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Parada de Infanções, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Bonfire made by the Caretos to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Salsas, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Bonfire made by the Caretos to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Salsas, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Wooden mask from Vila Boa de Ousilhão used during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
Bonfire to celebrate the Winter Solstice Festivities. Constantim, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Bonfire made by the Caretos to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Salsas, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Bonfire made by the Caretos to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Salsas, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
The Farandulo character with stolen sausages for the village communal supper. Winter solstice festivities in Tó. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
The Farandulo character (the Winter) is painted in black with burnt cork. The Winter Solstice Festivities. Tó, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
The Winter Solstice Festivities in Vila Chã de Braciosa. The Velha character (the Old Woman) is painted in black and carries a cross of burnt cork. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
At the Winter Solstice Festivities in Vila Chã de Braciosa, the Velha character (the Old Woman) is painted in black and carries a stick with several pork bladders. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
At the Winter Solstice Festivities in Vila Chã de Braciosa, the Velha character (the Old Woman) is painted in black and carries a stick with several pork bladders. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
Wooden mask from Vila Boa de Ousilhão used during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
Wooden mask from Vila Boa de Ousilhão used during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
A folk group (Pauliteiros de Miranda) that practice an ancient warrior Iberian dance. Traditional Winter festivities in Constantim. Miranda do Douro, Tras-os-Montes. Portugal
A folk group (Pauliteiros de Miranda) that practice an ancient warrior Iberian dance. Traditional Winter festivities in Constantim. Miranda do Douro, Tras-os-Montes. Portugal
A group of Caretos dancing during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Salsas, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Bonfire made by the Caretos to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Salsas, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Portrait of a Careto with his diabolic mask. Salsas, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Caretos making mischiefs to a farmer during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Salsas, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Traditional mask used during the Winter Solstice Festivities. Parada de Infanções, Trás-os-Montes. Portugal
Traditional bullfighting (chega de bois) between the best bulls of each village of the northern region of Barroso. Montalegre, Tras os Montes. Portugal
Traditional bullfighting (chega de bois) between the best bulls of each village of the northern region of Barroso. Montalegre, Tras os Montes. Portugal
Traditional bullfighting (chega de bois) between the best bulls of each village of the northern region of Barroso. Montalegre, Tras os Montes. Portugal
Musicians playing traditional music during the Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Musicians playing traditional music during the Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Musicians playing traditional music during the Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Preparing chanfana, a traditional dish made with roasted old goat, potatoes, red wine, garlic, laurel and pepper, prepared during the Rye Harvest Festival for a community meal. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Preparing chanfana, a traditional dish made with roasted old goat, potatoes, red wine, garlic, laurel and pepper, prepared during the Rye Harvest Festival for a community meal. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Preparing chanfana, a traditional dish made with roasted old goat, potatoes, red wine, garlic, laurel and pepper, prepared during the Rye Harvest Festival for a community meal. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Waiting for the meal. Chanfana, a traditional dish made with roasted old goat, potatoes, red wine, garlic, laurel and pepper, prepared during the Rye Harvest Festival for a community meal. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Musicians playing traditional music during the Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Musicians playing traditional music during the Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Traditional Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
Musicians playing traditional music during the Rye Harvest Festival. Lindoso, Peneda Geres National Park. Alto Minho, Portugal
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