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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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  • An oldtime sweets? seller nearby the dancers, near a passing-by ?cabecudo?, surely very tired after an afternoon dancing non-stop. Despite the visit of thousands of strangers, in Cabanas de Viriato is still possible to feel the mood of countryside communities, on a very peculiar event.
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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.
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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.
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  • At the end of Tuesday, great expectation among the mob. The prizes for best suits (both groups and individual) will soon be announced. Here a pack of cigarettes wait for the ceremony opening, at ?Lagarto?, Associação Filarmónica de Cabanas de Viriato headquarters.
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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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  • 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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  • Carnival Association President's wife (at right) and her niece prepare their mushroom suits to take the children to Sunday?s dance. In Cabanas de Viriato parents encourage children to participate on the festivities, and they are more than happy to do it.
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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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  • 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.
    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.
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  • At ?Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntarios? (Firefighters HQ), from 19th century, the party goes on during all 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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  • 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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  • 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    lazarim01.jpg
  • ?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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  • At the end of Tuesday, great expectation among the mob. The prizes for best suits (both groups and individual) are announced. The head of the mop group? receives the 1st prize for Groups category. Behind, old dolls group got the 4th position and double-faced sun group score 2nd. Most of the suits are homemade and despite some of the quite inventive, usually are low budget and handmade.
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  • At the end of Tuesday, great expectation among the mob. The prizes for best suits (both groups and individual) will soon be announced. A member of mop groups rests and takes a short nap.
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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 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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  • A sweaty young man rest for a while during ?Danca dos Cus? (Butt Danse). They are paid 25 to 40 EUR a day to carry and danse with a ?cabecudo? (giant paper doll).
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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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  • Mushroom mom?s take their children to Sunday?s dance. In Cabanas de Viriato parents encourage children to participate on the festivities, and they are more than happy to do it.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Several weeks before Carnival, during a chilly winter, local drums' group ?Os Viriatos? make rehearsals all night long. The groups has members as young as 10 years old kids.
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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.
    lazarim07.jpg
  • At ?Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntarios? (Firefighters HQ), from 19th century, the party goes on during all night. Respected people, like engineers, lawyers or professors dress up for the party. The music ranges from popular Portuguese music to Brasilian hits.
    _dsc8130.jpg
  • 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.
    _dsc7898.jpg
  • 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.
    _dsc7743.jpg
  • At ?Quartel dos Bombeiros Voluntarios? (Firefighters HQ), from 19th century, the party goes on during all night. Monday is the strongest party, with people preparing for Tuesday dancing on the streets. 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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  • Sometimes getting for the dance ready is quite tiring. On the attic, a not-so-happy clown stares at the floor, resting a bit.
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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.
    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
  • 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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  • 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.
    _dsc5415.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.
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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.
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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). 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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  • 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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  • Children love a nice and colourful make-up matching their suits. Usually are the women (mothers, cousins and aunts) who prepare the children for the dance, searching on attics for old clothes and inspiration for original suits.
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  • One of the most original groups was dress as mops. They came to win the first group?s prize later that day. Most of the suits are homemade and despite some of the quite inventive, usually are low budget and handmade.
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  • A reveller with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A Reveller with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Landscape in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden masks and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden masks and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden masks and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden masks and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A Reveller with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A Reveller with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Traditional granaries at Lazarim's village during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Carnival traditional cakes  pictured in Lazarim during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Wooden masks pictured at a craftsman house during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Wooden masks pictured at a craftsman house during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A man puts on a wooden mask during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A craftsman polishes a wooden mask during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A craftsman polishes a wooden mask during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden masks and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Spectators wait to taste a traditional beans soup in the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A Reveller with wooden mask and carnival garb poses for several photographers during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb mix with spectators during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A Reveller with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • Revellers with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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  • A Reveller with wooden mask and carnival garb during the traditional Celtic carnival "Caretos" in the village of Lazarim, central Portugal on February 17, 2015. PAULO CUNHA /4SEE
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