One of the most famous traditions of Madeira is the “Arraiais”.
These events include a spiritual side, celebrated in religious parishes through masses and processions. But the real “Festa” happens in the vicinity of the churches, with a lot of music, folklore and typical gastronomy.
This tradition is always a time of friendship between buddies and families.
Chains of lights decorate the churches, running through the surrounding streets, accompanied by colourful laces of flowers, flags and wooden tents. You can buy regional beverages such as “Poncha” and traditional products such as dough dolls, colourful candy necklaces, lupins and bread (garlic butter) with garlic butter. Also try the “typical arraial” drink, an unusual combination of wine and carbonated orange soda, “Vinho com Larajanda”. The tradition says to cook your own “espetada”; Buy the meat in the tents, cut into cubes and roast in skewers of Laurel, on public cookers available.
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