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Feiras Novas reach their peak today: Ponte de Lima celebrates 200 yearsPhoto by fleglsebastian7 on Pexels
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Feiras Novas reach their peak today: Ponte de Lima celebrates 200 years

Rádio Alto Minho12 September 2026 at 11:07

The Feiras Novas of Ponte de Lima commemorate this year their 200th anniversary, reaching today, Saturday, the peak of the celebrations with the first Fair. The festival started on Wednesday and ran until Friday, animated by concertinas, the Iberian Bagpipe Festival and fado and university music group sessions that filled the nights.

Today's day started to the sound of the Zés Pereiras, Gaiteiros, Gigantones and Cabeçudos, traditional characters who were present in the streets of Ponte de Lima to celebrate this special date.

The event continues throughout the day with diverse activities, maintaining the tradition that characterizes this historic fair from Portuguese Minho.

Why this matters

Readers in the Ponte de Lima region have today the opportunity to participate in one of their most traditional and ancient festivals, celebrating two centuries of Feiras Novas history. The presence of groups like Zés Pereiras, Gigantones and Cabeçudos keeps alive a cultural tradition that defines the local identity, attracting both residents and visitors for the weekend entertainment.

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