For centuries, the egg has been a symbol of the rebirth of life, which, hidden within it, grows slowly.
Klidonas
The custom of ‘'Klidon'’ is a folk divination process, through which it was believed that the identity of the future husband was revealed to unmarried girls.
VASILOPITA – NEW YEAR’S BREAD
“Vasilopita” is the New Year's sweet cake and it is cut shortly after the new year begins.
The Medieval Market of Óbidos
The Óbidos Medieval Market is a historical entertainment event that takes advantage of the surroundings of Óbidos Castle to transport visitors back to medieval times, on a sensory journey full of unique experiences and lots of entertainment.
Festival of Our Lady in Sorrow(Viana do Castelo)
Numerous representative processions of the religious traditions, ethnographic and social of the region of Viana do Castelo
Portuguese Marches
Festive Parades as a part of the annual celebrations of the Santos Populares (Popular Saints).
Gria Sykou (Old Woman Sykou)
The ancient custom of the “Kremala” meets the legend of Gria Sykou on Clean Monday.
25th April 1974: Freedom’s day Portuguese Revolution
Celebration of the revolt of the Portuguese military that took place in Lisbon, on the 25th of April of 1974.
Messini’s Fair
The tradition of the feast dates back to the 18th century as a response to a plague
Malliaros Carnival
The custom of the dance of disguised bell-ringers in the alleys of the village is married, with the eutheric custom of fire and the legend of Malliaros.
