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Easter in Portugal 2020- Holy week and Celebrations

2020 Easter in Portugal - Experience the most traditional celebrations and food delicacies. Have an enthralling family vacation by applying Portugal Visa online.

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Easter in Portugal 2020- Holy week and Celebrations

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  1. Portugal gets Religious- Easter in Portugal 2020 As 81 percent of the Portuguese population is Roman Catholic, Easter is celebrated religiously as everyone is devoted to God. 2020 Easter in Portugal is going to be on 12th April but the celebrations of Christ’s resurrection are celebrated for three days, 10th April, being Good Friday. Easter in Portugal As every year, Easter Weekend in Portugal 2020 is celebrated by numerous religious traditions, differing from places in the country. The Holy Week is called as Semana Santa, many processions all over the country are observed. The popular one takes place in Braga and as per the tradition, Archbishop

  2. washes the feet of 12 people, symbolizing the event in the Bible where Jesus washed the feet of His 12 disciples. The biggest procession of the country takes place in Algarve region, Loule, called Festa da Mae Soberana. Food Delicacies in Portugal Sweet bread dish named Folar, is served with boiled egg as a dish. Since meat is not consumed until Easter Sunday, Codfish is served on Good Friday and Saturday. Easter Sunday 2020 has special dishes like Roasted Lamb with roasted potatoes called as Cabrito and Folar de Pascoa, a kind of bread, symbolizing bread of resurrection of Christ, from the Last Supper. This bread is served as a sweet dish most of the time or with meat or ham or sausages. In Algarve region, this Folar bread is served with layers of Cinnamon and melted caramel. Apply Portugal visa online so that you don’t miss this beautiful ceremony.

  3. Significance of Easter in Portugal Easter holds a deep significance in the entire country of Portugal. Many religious ceremonies take place with solemnity. In Braga, Portugal, biggest procession is observed. On Maundy Thursday, which is remembered as a day when Jesus washed the feet of His twelve disciples, is enacted in the procession. Good Friday is the day when Jesus was crucified and on Sunday He resurrected & ascended to the Heaven. Obidos in Portugal, recreate the last moments of Jesus Christ on the Sacred Road. Jewish traditions bring colorful tone to the celebrations in Castelo de Vide.

  4. Easter Celebrations in Portugal Portuguese celebrate Easter in a most devoted way. 40 days prior to Easter weekend are known as Lent days when Roman Catholics fast and pray to prepare their hearts for the Passover that celebrates resurrection of Christ. They follow this tradition very religiously as a memory to what Christ has done, His resurrection and it is one of their most sacred times. There is a group of people called “Compasso” who goes house to house and bless families and their home. Domingo de Ramos This is a tradition here in Portugal where god-children offer bouquets to God parents and also give them gifts. On the day of Easter, God parents turn to reciprocate this gesture with their God children.

  5. These are some of the highlights of Easter in Portugal. Be a part of this most sacred yet colorful festival by booking your Portugal visa UK. Hurry!! Happy Holidaying!! Know more: https://www.portugalvisas.co.uk/blog/2020/03/06/easter-in- portugal-2020/

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