Carnival of Podence - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Channel: Visit Porto and North of Portugal
Date: 2024-01-19

Every year during Carnival time, the small village of Podence, in Porto and North of Portugal, transforms itself to welcome the Entrudo Chocalheiro.  

The inhabitants of Podence, young and old, men and women, dress up as Caretos and take to the streets in colourful costumes, mysterious masks and rattles. These rattles' tinkling serves as the soundtrack of four very intense festive days.  

It is a popular festivity that marks the end of winter and the beginning of a new cycle of harvests, which was created by the community. 

The Carnival of Caretos was designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, since 2019. 

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