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After August's excitement, many villages return to the emptiness left by the emigrants
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After August's excitement, many villages return to the emptiness left by the emigrants

SIC Notícias5 September 2026 at 21:36

After August's excitement, many villages return to the emptiness left by the emigrants who returned to the countries where they live and work. The month of August represents a period of family feasts and banquets, marked by the joy of reunions between children and grandchildren who are away and the family members who remain in the villages.

Between the joy of arrival and the sadness of departure, August is intensely lived in Portuguese villages. Emigrants take advantage of this season to reunite with their loved ones and participate in the traditional festivities of their homeland.

For some emigrants, the next reunion with family may happen at Christmas. However, for most children and grandchildren living abroad, returning during August is a certain annual commitment, making this period the most anticipated time of the year in rural communities.

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