An old tradition, a photo from Viseu, North

Photographer's Note

I've taken this photo on Saint Anthony's day, in the mountain, not far from Mangualde, near Viseu. There's a very old feast that takes place there, near a small church called S. António dos Cabaços. On this day, very early in the morning, most part of the sheperds in the area bring their goats and sheep for the celebrations, because Saint Anthony is their protector. Early in the morning there's a procession and an outdoor mass. Then. the flocks come and they are kept in the shadow under the trees, as it's usually hot.Then, around 04.00 or 05.00 in the afternoon, when it's getting cooler for them, each one of the shepherds brings them to near the chapel. They start from the right side of the chapel and they go around it at least three times, always with the sheperd in front leading them. This way the sheperds are thanking the saint for the protection their animals have received during the last year and they also ask for protection for the next year. After that, they are taken home. On this day, the fields around the church are full of locals who come to make picnics and watch the celebrations. Some of the goats are also decorated on this very special day, as the one we see here.

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wgreis (8267) 2008-06-15 15:09

Oi Anabela,
aqui uma bem diferente do seu padrão. Porém, não menos bonita. A foto com um bom "close-up" e com cores bem nítidas adornando o "cabrito".
Parabéns,
Wagner.

torre (932) 2008-06-15 15:17

Olá Ana. Afinal a tradição ainda é o que era...! E ainda bem. Ficou muito bem a cabrinha toda enfeitada. Boa côr e definição.
Parabens
Arlindo

gracious (20025) 2008-06-15 15:50

Hello Ana,
Many thanks for sharing such a wonderful image of colourful goat!
very impressive look with good sharpness and wonderful details
appreciated for the good notes as well
cheers
Tony

ALIRIZA (16423) 2008-06-15 22:21

Hi Ana,
Very nice and colourful traditional shot from Mangualde. Beautfiul work. Well done my dear friend...
Have a nice week...
Ali Rıza

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2008-06-15 23:29

Excellent snapshot. It has been captured with good details and with fine framing and composition.
Best wishes,
Achim

AiresSantos (56155) 2008-06-16 0:11

Ola Ana
Bonita esta foto desta tradicão em Mangualde. As cores e a definicao estao excelentes
abraços
Aires

dareco (17136) 2008-06-16 2:19

This really is cute! The colors are really pretty! An interesting note as well. TFS and have a great day!

riclopes (35577) 2008-06-16 3:25

haha, não vi as outras mas esta ganha o prémio :) Está linda com a coroa de pompons e o pormenor dos bonecos pendurados de lado. O enquadramento aproximado ficou bem aqui, com as cores a sobressairem no meio deste pelo todo. O boneco do lado direito a olhar para ti é o meu pormenor preferido.
ric

Gustaw (21670) 2008-06-16 7:43

Wow!
It is very interesting photo. Very funy. I like your idea. Yes, tradytion... Well done.
Marek

maloutim (13617) 2008-06-16 21:17

Bonjour Ana!
Très jolie tradition qui nous rappelle que les animaux sont nos compagnons et aussi les créatures de Dieu! Décoration pleine de couleurs, mais je me demande si la brebis est d'accord d'avoir tout cela sur la tête!
Cela me fait penser à la cathédrale "St John the Divine" à New York où le jour de La st François d'Assise, le 4 Octobre, chacun apporte son animal favori, on apporte aussi les animaux du zoo de Central Park en face, pour qu'ils y soient bénis!
Merci du partage!
Amicalement.
MarieLouise.

japiey (10163) 2008-06-17 19:49

Hi Ana,

God share of tradition.
Colourfull day.
Well captured, presented.
Fine notes.

jp

Jardim (3243) 2008-06-20 13:15

Olá Ana,

Bonito pormenor colorido e bem enquadrado, com o detalhe de ter a sua assinatura AF Ana Fotógrafa ;).
Júlio Jardim

nivaldo (15417) 2008-07-02 4:53

Cada país com seus costumes, suas tradições!
Que bela imagem, Ana !
Gosto de sua terra. Estive há pouco em Lisboa (Abril). O Cabo da Roca estava todo florido em plena primavera! Tiramos lindas fotos dali!
Um abraço brasileiro!
Nivaldo
RECIFE

pablominto (53746) 2008-07-02 4:56

Hello Ana,

This fellow looks good in the colourful costume!
I have never seen animals dressed for a fiesta to their honour by why not...
Good photo documentary, fine details & colours!

Greetings,
Pablo -

xuaxo (6854) 2008-07-08 4:19

Olá Anabela
Aqui está uma daquelas tradições que deve vir do fundo dos tempos, certamente antes do cristianismo. Está uma foto bem colorida.
Noto alguns detalhes de modernidade, como a identificação sanitária na orelha do animal (eventualmente mais eficaz que a benção do padre) e esses bonecos pendurados (que também devem ter pouco a ver com Santo António).
Boa nota também. Boa reportagem.
F