The village of Podence, in the municipality of Macedo de Cavaleiros, received on August 28 and 29 the first edition of Rock em Podence, a festival that sought to combine alternative music, culture and the traditional identity of Podence's Caretos. Largo da Feira was the main stage for the concerts, which featured performances by Seventh Plague, Pica & Trilha, Crianças ao Poder, Parede Sem Fachada, Mata-Ratos and DJ Mazeda. Through the streets of the village, the Batuqueiros do Entrudo and the Caretos gave rhythm to the initiative, integrating local traditions into the festival program.
The event also included a rural market, crafts and spaces for socializing, creating a connection between music and the traditions of the region. The organization explained that this first edition sought to present a new way of promoting and disseminating Podence's cultural heritage, bringing it closer to different audiences through music and other cultural expressions.
