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CARETOS DE PODENCE | Is it worth attending Entrudo Chocalheiro in Portugal?
In the village of Podence, about 40km from Bragança, in the north of Portugal, during Carnival - Shrovetide - masked people take to the streets, rattling, shouting, jumping and running. The Caretos of Podence wear their own clothes: heavy blankets that are transformed into pants and coats, with a train and hood, with colored wool fringes; their faces are hidden behind a painted tin or leather mask. In this way, their anonymity is protected so they can practice the rattles at will. Rattles are usually aimed at girls.
During the days of Shrovetide, some activities are carried out, such as the matchmaking auction that is followed by the burning of the devil that precedes the burning of Shrovetide. The Shrovetide Doll waits for someone to set him ablaze, to burn everything that is bad and old. In this way, people are ready to receive the new and good, with the arrival of spring.
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