Podence Carnaval

• Location: Podence, Bragança District, Portugal

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Carnival weekend leading up to Shrove Tuesday

• Duration: ~4 days

• Attendance: Several thousand visitors annually

• Venue: Village streets and public spaces of Podence

• Organizer: Grupo de Caretos de Podence + local municipality

• Established: Pre-Christian roots; formal recognition in 20th century

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but careto roles are reserved for locals; visitors often wear red/yellow elements

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes