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Miguel Albuquerque went to Bom Jesus in Ponta Delgada

Funchal Notícias6 September 2026 at 21:27

Miguel Albuquerque, president of the Regional Government, participated this afternoon in the ceremonies in honor of the Lord Bom Jesus, in Ponta Delgada. The religious event featured a procession that went through the streets of the parish, gathering many faithful. The tradition of this procession has its beginnings in the 16th century, revealing the long history and cultural and religious importance of this celebration for the local community.

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