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  • Dancers from one of the collectivities that dispute Mindelos Carnival prize performing during the parade in Lisboa street on Carnival Tuesday.
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  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim12.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim13.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim10.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim09.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim17.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim16.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim15.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim14.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim11.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim08.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim07.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim06.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim05.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim04.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim02.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
    lazarim03.jpg
  • Many Carnival societies are seduced by Rio?s rituals, and borrow them back. But in the untouristed, terraced hills of the Alto Douro, customs are more consistent with Portugal?s Celtic origins. The Lenten calendar and harvest cycle are intertwined, and Entrudo brings masquerade, poetry, parody, and the purging of winter.<br />
Carnival in Lazarim is celebrated as in old times, is synonymous with merry making, masks and licentiousness. The rivalry between the Compadres (men's groups) and the Comadres (women's groups) marks this little village festivities. Masks are made by 4 men in alder wood and are different from year to year. Carnival is preceeded by Compadres and the Comadres week when the 2 associations try to raise funds for the feast and prepare in total secrecy the "testaments" which will be read on "Fat Tuesday". The rivalry begins on "Fat Sunday" afternoon. The masked participants arrive, the bands play, the decorated cars jam up, the folk dancing begins and  parade of "Giants" take place. On "Fat Tuesday" the Compadres and Comadres appear in public, and begin to read the testaments. These are rhyming verses of verbal battles between the sexes. They are full of innuendoes, jokes and naughtiness. After these are read, the effigies are burned and the parade goes on to the main square where the grand finale will take place. The party then finishes with bean stew, soup and wine.
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  • The carnival in Cabanas de Viriato involves all population, and children are no exception. From the kindergarten till high school everybody prepares their suits. These two young girls make the last arrangements a few days before carnival. Sunday children will have their own dance, much shorter than the adult?s one, on Monday and Tuesday.
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  • Dancers from one of the collectivities that dispute Mindelos Carnival prize performing during the parade in Lisboa street on Carnival Tuesday.
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  • One of the candidates for Carnival Queen in Mindelos Carnival parade.
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  • Dancers from one of the collectivities that dispute Mindelos Carnival prize performing during the parade in Lisboa street on Carnival Tuesday. On the background the facade of ancient Portuguese Governor house that works as the Court nowadays.
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  • Dancers from one of the collectivities that dispute Mindelos Carnival prize performing during the parade in Lisboa street on Carnival Tuesday.
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  • Dancers from one of the collectivities that dispute Mindelos Carnival prize performing during the parade in Lisboa street on Carnival Tuesday.
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  • Plastic masks are starting to be used by some carnival drolls in the more traditional Mindelo Carnival.
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  • The carnival in Cabanas de Viriato involves all population, and children are no exception. From the kindergarten till high school everybody prepares their suits. This class is training his dancing skills a few days before carnival. Sunday children will have their own dance, much shorter than the adult?s one, on Monday and Tuesday.
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  • Dancers from one of the collectivities that dispute Mindelos Carnival prize performing during the parade in Lisboa street on Carnival Tuesday.
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  • Dancers from one of the collectivities that dispute Mindelos Carnival prize performing during the parade in Lisboa street on Carnival Tuesday.
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  • Carnival Parade in Lisboa Street in Mindelo, the capital city od Sao Vicente island.
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  • In Carnival parades in Mindelo, attempts to recover the tradition of "mandigas" groups are made. These were members of African groups also used as slaves in Cape Verde. They rumble the streets chaotically playing with the audience and covered with oil or mud. They are generally from the poorer strata of population.
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  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
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  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
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  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0016.jpg
  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0015.jpg
  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0013.jpg
  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0014.jpg
  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0012.jpg
  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0011.jpg
  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0010.jpg
  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0009.jpg
  • On Carnival Saturday people from medium and upper class from all ages  and formal dressed, dance and drink until the morning in Ponta Delgadas  Casino. Ponta Delgada is the capital city of Sao Miguel island, the main one of the portuguese belonging Azores archipelago.
    360205-016-POR-0008.jpg
  • In Carnival parades in Mindelo, attempts to recover the tradition of "mandigas" groups are made. These were members of African groups also used as slaves in Cape Verde. They rumble the streets chaotically playing with the audience. They are generally from the poorer strata of population.
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  • The standard-bearer of one of the collectivities that dispute Mindelos Carnival Parade prize.
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  • In Carnival parades in Mindelo, attempts to recover the tradition of "mandigas" groups are made. These were members of African groups also used as slaves in Cape Verde. They rumble the streets chaotically playing with the audience and covered with oil or mud. They are generally from the poorer strata of population.
    001009CPV004-3968.jpg
  • Dancers from one of the collectivities that dispute the prize in Mindelos Carnival March. On the background the facade of ancient Portuguese Governor house that works as the Court nowadays.
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  • A girl before starting her participation in an alegoric car in Mindelos Tuesday Carnival March.
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  • In Carnival parades in Mindelo, attempts to recover the tradition of "mandigas" groups are made. These were members of African groups also used as slaves in Cape Verde. They rumble the streets chaotically playing with the audience and covered with oil or mud. They are generally from the poorer strata of population.
    001009CPV004-3366.jpg
  • Young boys take part in Podence Carnival as an initiation to grow up as men. Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual. Men are called "careto" and boys "facanito".
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  • Like a lot of portuguese emigrants, most of Podence population went a few years ago to  France, looking for a better life. This two brothers came back home after nine years away and they wanted to enforce the tradition of Podence Carnival.
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  • One "Careto" in Podence Carnival. Podence is a very small village in Northeast Portugal that  promotes its festivities as the "most traditional ones" in the country. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • Two masqueraders having fun in Mindelos Carnival.
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  • A young man with a mask in front of a street mural depicting Charlie Chaplin and Picasso during Carnival in Mindelo, the capital city of Sao Vicente island.
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  • People gather on the windows, balconies or even on the rooftops of Mindelo buildings to watch the Carnival groups Parading on Lisboa street in Mindelo, the capital city of Sao Vicente island.
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  • In Carnival parades in Mindelo, attempts to recover the tradition of "mandigas" groups are made. These were members of African groups also used as slaves in Cape Verde. They rumble the streets chaotically playing with the audience and covered with oil or mud. They are generally from the poorer strata of population. Here a TV presenter takes part in a dance with the "mandingas".
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  • A child watches the Carnival Parade in Mindelo, the capital city of Sao Vicente island.
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  • Boys collectively dresses as a wave during the parade in Mindelos Carnival March.
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  • Two girls before starting their participation in an alegoric car in Mindelos Tuesday Carnival March.
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  • A girl that preparing her shoes to dance in the Tueday Carnival parade in Mindelo.
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  • Girls preparing their costumes before parading in Mindelos Tuesday Carnival March.
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  • Two girls preparing their costumes before parading in Mindelos Tuesday Carnival March.
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  • Before the main Carnival parade on Tuesday some masqueraders prepare for the fun.
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  • A private party during Carnival in Mindelo, capital of Sao Vicente island
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  • A private party during Carnival in Mindelo, capital of S√£o Vicente island.
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  • In Carnival Monday dozens of school girls and boys parade through Mindelo streets and at some points sensual dances arise amid the crowd.
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  • In Carnival Monday dozens of school girls and boys parade through Mindelo streets.
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  • In Carnival parades in Mindelo, attempts to recover the tradition of "mandigas" groups are made. These were members of African groups also used as slaves in Cape Verde. They rumble the streets chaotically playing with the audience. They are generally from the poorer strata of population.
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  • In Carnival Monday dozens of school girls and boys parade through Mindelo streets.
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  • In Carnival parades in Mindelo, attempts to recover the tradition of "mandigas" groups are made. These were members of African groups also used as slaves in Cape Verde. They rumble the streets chaotically playing with the audience and covered with oil or mud. They are generally from the poorer strata of population.
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  • A member of a Carnival group plays the "pandeiro" during a youngsters parade on Monday.
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  • In Carnival parades in Mindelo, attempts to recover the tradition of "mandigas" groups are made. These were members of African groups also used as slaves in Cape Verde. They rumble the streets chaotically playing with the audience and covered with oil or mud. They are generally from the poorer strata of population.
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  • Some boys also take part in Podence Carnival following older friends as an initiation to grow up as men. Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual of these children also know as "facanitos".
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  • Young boys take part in Podence Carnival as an initiation to grow up as men. Drinking alcohol is part of the ritual. Men are called "careto" and boys "facanito".
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  • Carnival characters also include "cabecudos" (big headers).
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  • In Podence Carnival, only "matrafonas",  women dressed like man, are safe from "caretos" cowbell belts. This is a way women have to go out without being menaced. Nowadays there are also men disguised as "matrafonas".
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  • Like all portuguese festivities, Podence Carnival is all about fraternization. That's why people get together to eat barbecue and drink red wine.
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  • One "Careto" mask in Podence Carnival. Podence is a very small village in Northeast Portugal that  promotes its festivities as the "most traditional ones" in the country. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • One "Careto" mask in Podence Carnival. Podence is a very small village in Northeast Portugal that  promotes its festivities as the "most traditional ones" in the country. Men and boys wear a wool suit that was usually handcrafted by the owner when he was an adolescent and traditionally women were not allowed to participate.
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  • The" Caretos dance" ends up the festivities of Podence Carnival. A recent introduction to the tradition, this dance is made around a burning "Careto" puppet.
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  • The" Caretos dance" ends up the festivities of Podence Carnival. A recent introduction to the tradition, this dance is made around a burning "Careto" puppet.
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  • On Tuesday night party, at ?Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntarios? (Firefighters HQ), a building from 19th century, the nig and queen of the carnival will be elected. The selection takes place on the dancing floor. Several couples will perform short dances, and the best dancers will be the King and Queen for a night? Respected people, like engineers, lawyers or professors dress up for the party. The music ranges from popular Portuguese music to Brasilian hits.
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  • Every year in Carnival Tuesday, people from the main azorean Sao Miguel island gather in Ponta Delgadas seaside street (Ponta Delgada is Sao Miguel capital city) to take part in the Lime Battle. The crazy battle consists in throwing stearine balls filled with water (named limes)  until everybody gets completely wet.  Stearine is a animal or vegetable solid fat. Nowadays plastic bags and air ballons are also being used in the battle.
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  • Every year in Carnival Tuesday, people from the main azorean Sao Miguel island gather in Ponta Delgadas seaside street (Ponta Delgada is Sao Miguel capital city) to take part in the Lime Battle. The crazy battle consists in throwing stearine balls filled with water (named limes)  until everybody gets completely wet.  Stearine is a animal or vegetable solid fat. Nowadays plastic bags and air ballons are also being used in the battle.
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  • Every year in Carnival Tuesday, people from the main azorean Sao Miguel island gather in Ponta Delgadas seaside street (Ponta Delgada is Sao Miguel capital city) to take part in the Lime Battle. The crazy battle consists in throwing stearine balls filled with water (named limes)  until everybody gets completely wet.  Stearine is a animal or vegetable solid fat. Nowadays plastic bags and air ballons are also being used in the battle.
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  • Every year in Carnival Tuesday, people from the main azorean Sao Miguel island gather in Ponta Delgadas seaside street (Ponta Delgada is Sao Miguel capital city) to take part in the Lime Battle. The crazy battle consists in throwing stearine balls filled with water (named limes)  until everybody gets completely wet.  Stearine is a animal or vegetable solid fat. Nowadays plastic bags and air ballons are also being used in the battle.
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  • Every year in Carnival Tuesday, people from the main azorean Sao Miguel island gather in Ponta Delgadas seaside street (Ponta Delgada is Sao Miguel capital city) to take part in the Lime Battle. The crazy battle consists in throwing stearine balls filled with water (named limes)  until everybody gets completely wet.  Stearine is a animal or vegetable solid fat. Nowadays plastic bags and air ballons are also being used in the battle.
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  • Every year in Carnival Tuesday, people from the main azorean Sao Miguel island gather in Ponta Delgadas seaside street (Ponta Delgada is Sao Miguel capital city) to take part in the Lime Battle. The crazy battle consists in throwing stearine balls filled with water (named limes)  until everybody gets completely wet.  Stearine is a animal or vegetable solid fat. Nowadays plastic bags and air ballons are also being used in the battle.
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  • Every year in Carnival Tuesday, people from the main azorean Sao Miguel island gather in Ponta Delgadas seaside street (Ponta Delgada is Sao Miguel capital city) to take part in the Lime Battle. The crazy battle consists in throwing stearine balls filled with water (named limes)  until everybody gets completely wet.  Stearine is a animal or vegetable solid fat. Nowadays plastic bags and air ballons are also being used in the battle.
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  • Campos family, one of the historical in Cabanas Carnival, fitting their masks. Fernando Campos, Carnival Association President?s, and his wife, Manuela Ribeiro help preparation of the double-faced sun group. Some friends come every year from Lisbon, 270km away, just for the carnival.
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  • An important part of this Carnival is ?cabeçudos?, giant paper dolls, carried by local youngsters, who get paid 25 to 40 EUR a day, depending of doll?s size. A few days before carnival they need to be checked for broken or missing parts. A very busty Madonna is carried back home by a local young man, happy to be chosen to carry the sexiest ?cabeçudo?.
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  • An important part of this Carnival are ?cabeçudos?, giant paper dolls, carried by local youngsters, who get paid 25 to 40 EUR a day, depending of doll?s size. A few days before carnival they need to be checked for broken or missing parts. Kids are always eager to be helpful on these occasions.
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  • Children on Vila do Maio (Maio's Village)streets, playing with improvised Carnival masks.
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  • ?Danca dos Cus? (Butt Dance) is performed at the short waltz played by a band, repeated during 3 days (from Sunday till Tuesday). To rows of people walk slowly, dancing. As the carnival grown, it was necessary to install microphones and loudspeakers for amplification of the music, that otherwise would be inaudible. The mob can be 2km long and spectators range from 15 000 to 20 000 over the 3 days. Most of the suits are homemade and despite some of the quite inventive, usually are low budget and handmade.
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  • A very original 17th century dress was made of old newspaper pages. This carnival gathers people from all ages and social backgrounds without distinction, and is possible to see grandparents dancing with their grandsons. The ?Danca dos Cus? lasts till dusk on Monday and Tuesday. Most of the suits are homemade and despite some of the quite inventive, usually are low budget and handmade.
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  • Although disguised, there is some rivalry among some well known carnival families. Here a numerous group (25 people) prepares for the most important day, Tuesday. They hope to score high on the suits contest.
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  • Although disguised, there is some rivalry among some well known carnival families. Here a numerous group (25 people) prepares for the most important day, Tuesday. They hope to score high on the suits contest.
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  • At the local centre for elderly people, the brass band plays the ?Danca dos Cus? (Butt Dance) valse for those who are unable to go outside but still want to somehow enjoy the carnival.
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  • A week before carnival, there is the ?opening? of the festivities: the Hat Party at Associação Filarmónica de Cabanas de Viriato. There?s a contest for the best hat, and everyone who wears one get a cheaper entrance ticket. Banda Mota was the band performing this year.
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  • Old doll performs ?Danca dos Cus? (Butt Dance), dancing at the sound of a short waltz played by a band, repeated during 3 days (from Sunday till Tuesday). To rows of people walk slowly, dancing. As the carnival grown, it was necessary to install microphones and loudspeakers for amplification of the music, that otherwise would be inaudible. The mob can be 2km long and spectators range from 15 000 to 20 000 over the 3 days.
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  • ?Danca dos Cus? (Butt Dance) is performed at the short waltz played by a band, repeated during 3 days (from Sunday till Tuesday). To rows of people walk slowly, dancing. As the carnival grown, it was necessary to install microphones and loudspeakers for amplification of the music, that otherwise would be inaudible. The mob can be 2km long and spectators range from 15 000 to 20 000 over the 3 days.
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  • A not-so-young old doll enjoys the dancing. This carnival gathers people from all ages and social backgrounds without distinction, and is possible to see grandparents dancing with their grandsons. The ?Danca dos Cus? lasts till dusk on Monday and Tuesday.
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