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Pai Velho | Traditions and Folklore from Portugal (Ponte da Barca, Minho)
The “Entrudo do Pai Velho” (literally, Shrovetide of the old father), in the border village of Lindoso, in Ponte da Barca, is a unique tradition in Portugal, although it resembles some neighbouring carnivals on the Galician side. This ancient ceremony marks the beginning of the agricultural year for the mountain people, who say farewell to winter and celebrate the arrival of spring. The festivities begin at the foot of the “espigueiros” (granaries), with the Castle of Lindoso in front, to the sound of drums, concertinas, castanets and various songs.
The festival itself begins on Shrove Tuesday with a parade of two ox carts, one with a wooden bust representing “pai velho” (“old father”, symbolizing winter) and the other “das Ervas” (“of herbs”, symbolizing spring). Behind follow musicians and neighbors, who sing traditional songs. Amongst them, a dozen figures in white lit a candle, and carry cross at the front, while groaning and shouting: “Goodbye Old Father! You were a good Father”. At night, the figure is burned in the center of the village, with a parallel reading of local jokes in a satirical manner. The bust, of course, is saved for next year's festivities. This type of ritual with medieval roots is carried out in Castelo and Parada, on Fat Sunday and Shrove Tuesday.
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