The document summarizes various folk traditions and cultural events in Portugal. It discusses regional folk dances from different parts of Portugal. It also mentions traditional costumes, music, and folklore figures. Some cultural traditions discussed include Saint Anthony's Day weddings in Minho, pilgrimages to Fatima on May 13th, bullfights in certain areas, grape picking (vindimas), and summer festivals (festas e romarias) that combine religion and entertainment.

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2. FOLKLORE 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

3. “ Cabeçudos’” folklore of Barcelos “ The Seven Skirts” costume of Nazaré Banda plástica of Barcelos Traditional music instruments

4. Saint Anthony’s Brides Saint Anthony’s popular “Marches” 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.

5. Sweetheart’s Handkerchiefs These handkerchiefs used to be made by young girls and given to their beloved boyfriends.

8. 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.

12. PowerPoint done by the students of 8º3: Raquel Costa nº 18 Rafaela Ferreira nº 16