Mordomas Parade in Viana do Castelo, Portugal by Teresa Nunes / SOPA Images
More than half a thousand women meticulously dressed to depict the history of the Vianense women, proudly paraded along the streets of the city to showcase the beautiful traditional costumes during the Mordomia Parade that is part of the Romaria d’Agonia that was on hold for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing the beautiful folklore costumes from the various villages that are part of Viana do Castelo area, with great quantities of gold around their necks, many items actually heirlooms dating back centuries, these mordomas represent the largest outdoor showcase of gold in the world.
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