The International Festival of the Iberian Mask in Lisbon is coming up!
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The Spectacular Changing of the Guard in Lisbon
Did you know that in Lisbon you can also watch a Changing of the Guard? And witnessing the one-of-a-kind performance of the Mounted Brass Band?
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Bright and colourful, with classic or surprising shapes, the Christmas lights in Lisbon fill the city with magic and joy!
Continue readingThe Dia da Espiga Fills Lisbon with Life and Tradition
On the Dia da Espiga (day of the ear of a cereal plant, usually wheat), during the morning, the streets of Lisbon are invaded by street vendors selling branches of ears. Some carry them in wicker baskets, and some fill strong-coloured plastic big bowls with fresh branches.
Continue readingProcession of Senhor dos Passos: From Bairro Alto to São Roque
On the night of the 5th Sunday of the Lent, this year on the 18th of March, Bairro Alto comes out to celebrate. Not to sing fado or for a bohemian night, but for a public display of faith, the Procession of Senhor dos Passos: From Bairro Alto to São Roque.
Continue readingLove Padlocks on Valentine’s Day
No, it’s not about the Valentine’s Day commemorated in the whole world that we’re going to talk about. We take advantage of this day of celebration of love to mention the romantic attitude of leaving love padlocks in the fences of monuments and its resulting consequences.
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