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Shepherds, flocks and bells: this village in central Portugal prepares for a unique festival

Notícias de Coimbra9 September 2026 at 17:56

The village of Alpedrinha, located in the municipality of Fundão, in central Portugal, prepares to host a new edition of the festival Chocalhos – Festival of... (title partially visible in the article). The event will take place between the 18th and 20th, bringing together traditional elements of pastoral life and rural life.

The festival celebrates traditions linked to the pastoral world, featuring the presence of flocks and the characteristic sound of bells, which give the event its name. The celebration represents an opportunity to preserve and promote the ancestral customs of this Portuguese region.

The event in Alpedrinha positions itself as a unique celebration, differentiating itself from other festivals through its connection to pastoral life and the cultural identity of the country's interior. The organizers expect to gather both local inhabitants and visitors interested in the Trás-os-Montes and Beira traditions.

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