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A man dressed with a womans dress is sprayed water from his friends during the "holy bath" rituals during the St. Bartolomeu ceremonies. The "holy bath" is believed to drive away evil and cure diseases related with "demonic possession", such as stuttering or epilepsy. This tradition that dates back to the sixteenth century (1566), and it claims the devil is on the loose during this day. Every year on 24 August faith and tradition join thousands of people at the feast of St. Bartolomeu do Mar, for ritual that mixes the sacred and the profane.

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Copyright: Eduardo Leal/4SEE
Image Size: 2647x3780 / 3.7MB; 2010 Festas Minho Portugal Romaria S. Bartolomeu do Mar Summer banhos europa praia project projectos verão
Contained in galleries: Traditions - São Bartolomeu Pilgrimage

A man dressed with a womans dress is sprayed water from his friends during the "holy bath" rituals during the St. Bartolomeu ceremonies. The "holy bath" is believed to drive away evil and cure diseases related with "demonic possession", such as stuttering or epilepsy. This tradition that dates back to the sixteenth century (1566), and it claims the devil is on the loose during this day. Every year on 24 August faith and tradition join thousands of people at the feast of St. Bartolomeu do Mar, for ritual that mixes the sacred and the profane.