A week later, it's time to start sharing some of the photographs I captured during the Entrudo of Lazarim. For five intense days, I had the privilege of photographing various "caretos" (traditional masked figures) in different parts of the village, capturing the essence of this unique tradition, one of the most genuine and traditional carnivals in Portugal.
As a son of this land, the Entrudo represents for me more than just a simple festivity—it's something that brings pride to all people of Lazarim, an event that brings life to the village, something that attracts thousands of visitors to our land. For me, it's also a unique opportunity to strengthen the bonds with my homeland and its rich tradition. Each mask, each ritual, each moment of irreverence brings back memories of the various Entrudos I've experienced; it's also living proof of the effort, creativity, and strength of the people of Lazarim who pass this tradition from generation to generation.
My passion for photography was fostered in this very Entrudo, and now by photographically documenting it, I aim to preserve these memories and help promote the cultural richness that is the Entrudo of Lazarim.
Caretos are colorful masked figures found in northern Portugal and parts of Spain (mainly Trás-os-Montes and Galicia). These characters are the main subject of winter and spring festivals, especially Carnival.
They wear distinctive costumes with bright colors and fringes, some with wooden or leather masks with exaggerated features, and sometimes they carry noisemakers like bells or rattles. During celebrations, they run through villages creating chaos and playfully teasing onlookers.
🚩 Lazarim, Portugal
📅 04/03/2025
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