Men prepare to lay down the flowers. Photo credit to Portuguese Tourist Board
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Easter Festival
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When:
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23 Mar 2008 (annual)
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Where:
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S. Bras de Alportel
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| Costs: |
Free
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| Opening Hours: |
All day
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Easter Sunday is celebrated in São Bras de Alportel with an unusual ceremony. The men of this inland town hold decorated torches while running through the streets shouting "Hallelujah". When they reach the parish church, the flowers are carefully laid out on the floor so the priest may walk over them.
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