The Romaria

Today Helen and Daphne chose to walk on to Praia Ancora while Jaccqui and I chosse to attend the religious ceremony in Vianna do Castelo.

There is a silence is felt throughout the city in an intense moment of devotion and respect but sadly some tourists just did not respect this.

This traditional Religious Procession, the most sacred event in the Romaria d’Agonia programme since the early beginnings.
It is tradition for residents to cover balconies with bedspreads and throw flowers from the windows as the procession advances, as a sign of respect.

The figures of different saints from the São Domingos church are carried in the parade to meet with the float carrying Nossa Senhora de Agonia, awaiting in the sanctuary.

It is with the great effort and faith of the women and men who carry the floats that these travel along the streets of the city flanked by hundreds of participants dressed in costumes to depict various biblical scenes.
A display of faith felt and shared by thousands of people who should watch in complete silence.Read more