The “Velha” (Old Woman) character carries a burned cork cross, meant to smudge all those who don’t give a small offering. This is one of the festivities of the Mirandese Plataeu from my latest blog post. Vila Chã de Braciosa, Trás-Os-Montes, Portugal 🇵🇹, January 2020 #portugal #trasosmontes #wintersolstice #festadomeninohttps://photos.joaoalmeidaphotography.com/image/I0000pXRyG5Ckd_4
