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‘Maias’. Spring Traditions. ‘Maias’. ‘ Maias ’ is a festivity celebrated on the 1 st of May. That day, people decorate their houses, cars or other possessions with bunches of broom called maias. ‘Maias’.
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‘Maias’ Spring Traditions
‘Maias’ • ‘Maias’ is a festivity celebrated on the 1st of May. • That day, people decorate their houses, cars or other possessions with bunches of broom called maias.
‘Maias’ • This plant is used to protect the houses from the carrapato (most known by demon or evil-eye).
‘Maias’ • There are some traditions in different regions of Portugal related to ‘Maias’, like: • “Maio-moço”; • “Cantar as maias”.
‘Maio-moço’ • ‘Maio-moço’ was a boy who wore clothes with broom and, on his head, a pyramide formed by that plant. He was supposed to scare the demon.
‘Cantar as Maias’ • There are some songs which are sung on the first of May, like: • “Cantigas das Maias” • “Cantigas do Maio-Moço”.
Work done by: • Cátia Vieira, no. 6; • Eduardo Sousa, no. 9; • Inês Cunha, no. 13. • 9th grade.