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See some images of the Feast of Nossa Senhora do Amparo, in Ribeira SecaPhoto by pcdazero on Pexels
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See some images of the Feast of Nossa Senhora do Amparo, in Ribeira Seca

Funchal Notícias13 September 2026 at 01:49

The parish of Ribeira Seca, in the municipality of Machico, is celebrating the Feast of Nossa Senhora do Amparo. This is a religious feast that includes moments of spiritual celebration as well as initiatives aimed at entertaining and fostering fellowship among the local community.

The FN photo reporter, Rui Marote, was on site and documented some moments of the festivities, capturing images that show the celebration underway.

The festivities combine religious tradition with popular entertainment activities, allowing worshippers and visitors to participate in both religious ceremonies and fellowship initiatives.

According to the news report, a celebration was scheduled for 5:00 PM today, although the text appears incomplete at that point.

Why this matters

Readers in the Machico region are interested in following the cultural and religious events of their local communities. The feast represents an important parish tradition that brings the community together in celebration, with activities that extend throughout the day, including a celebration at 5:00 PM.

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