A masquerade held in honor of Saint Stephen, in which the main characters are the “mascaros” (masked figures) and the “King”. After a dawn serenade, a procession visits all the houses so that, afterwards, the mascaros can accompany the king in a cart they have prepared. En Ousilhão, las celebraciones de la fiesta de san…

A masquerade is celebrated on Saint Stephen’s Day with various characters such as the King, the Bishop, the Meirinhos, and the Caretos. These figures collect donations through the village streets, concluding the festivities with an offering of bread rings. Se celebra en los días 26 y 27 de diciembre. Los personajes principales de esta celebración…

Masquerade starring two characters known as “the Carocho” and “the Beilha”, who, accompanied by dancers, make a festive visit to the houses of the village. Esta fiesta se celebra en honor de san Juan Evangelista el 27 de diciembre y se prolonga tres días, siendo el 28 el más importante […]. [Una] pareja de personajes…

A festival celebrated on October 31st and 1st, whose main character is the devil who appears at midnight riding in a cart. The festival concludes with a communal meal of kid goat and chestnuts around a bonfire. Se celebra entre el día 31 de octubre y el 1 de noviembre, sin embargo, cabe reseñar que…

A masquerade held on Christmas Day, featuring two couples: the Old Men and the Lady and the Soldier. A collection is taken and holiday greetings are exchanged while the couples perform their roles. La fiesta de los Viejos de Bruçó se celebra el día de Navidad. Se recuperó en 2014. En esta fiesta participan dos…

A masquerade held on Ash Wednesday features three main characters: the Devil, Death, and Censorship. These masked figures roam the city, chasing the townspeople. El Miércoles de Ceniza se celebra el día de la Muerte. Los principales personajes que animan esta fiesta son la Muerte que va acompañada por el Diablo y la Censura. La…

A masquerade celebrated on Saint Stephen’s Day and New Year’s Day, in which the Chocalheiro (demon mask) walks through the town with the steward collecting money. En Bemposta el Chocalheiro sale dos días de fiesta: el día de san Esteban y el día de Año Nuevo […]. El principal protagonista de estas fiestas es el…

A masquerade held on Three Kings’ Day, where the protagonists are the young men turning 20 that year, who dress up as “caretos” (masked figures). During this festival, a satirical proclamation is made as a form of social commentary. La Fiesta de Reyes o de los quintos de Baçal se celebraba el día de la…

A Christmas masquerade in which young men, dressed in costumes, run through the town. One of its main acts is the “comedias,” verses of social criticism that narrate events that have taken place in the town. La Navidad es el día solemne de la fiesta de quintos en Aveleda. Sus principales personajes son los propios…

Traditional carnival whose main ritual revolves around the effigy, whose will is read before being burned at the stake that same night accompanied by all the masked neighbors. […] el Antruejo se celebra coincidiendo con el Carnaval. El desfile es un acto festivo común en ambas localidades. Así mismo, es común la construcción de carrozas…