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FOLKLORE

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Madeira’s folk dance

Minho’s Folk dance

Algarve’s Folk dance (corridinho)

Ribatejo’s folk dance (fandango)

Trás os Montes dances (Pauliteiros) Alentejo’s dances

Azores’ folk dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkXCFtZHBvI&feature=related

“Cabeçudos’” folklore of Barcelos

“The Seven Skirts” costume of Nazaré

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Banda plástica of Barcelos

Traditional music instruments

Saint Anthony’s Brides

Saint Anthony’s popular “Marches” 4

The bride and groom of Minho

It is traditional to get married on Saint Anthony’s day as he is the Saint of Love. In Lisbon, every year, there are hundreds of weddings on that day.

Sweetheart’s Handkerchiefs

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These handkerchiefs used to be made by young girls and given to their beloved boyfriends.

Pilgrimages

On the 13th May there is a big pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Fátima, People walk many kilometres to get there, usually to pay a promise to the Saint.

Bullfights

In Portugal there are some places where you can see bullfights. The most famous ones are: Póvoa de Varzim, Lisbon and Barrancos.

It forbidden to kill the bull on the arena.

Desfolhadas

It is the act of peeling the corn’s skin. It was a very traditional Portuguese agricultural activity as well as a social event.

Vindimas (grape picking)

The picking of the grapes is also a very traditional agricultural activity and also a social event.

Festas e Romarias

Popular festivals usually take place in the summer. Its an event that brings together religion and amusement. There is a market, music and dances together with masses and processions.

Interesting links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTe8AS-6GZI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Le0SFJXboE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYeYxUCWKps&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cser5yvpO3I&feature=related

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PowerPoint done by the students of 8º3:

Raquel Costa nº 18

Rafaela Ferreira nº 16