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Folk costume, traditional dress, traditional attire or folk attire, is clothing associated with a particular ethnic group, nation or region, and is an expression of cultural, religious or national identity. If the clothing is that of an ethnic group, it may also be called ethnic clothing or ethnic dress.
The Portuguese participate in many cultural activities, indulging their appreciation of art, music, drama, and dance. Portugal has a rich traditional folklore (Ranchos Folclóricos), with great regional variety. Many cities and towns have a museum and a collection of ancient monuments and buildings.
A Portuguese woman, dressed in traditional clothing of north Portugal, appears at the right, while she seems to be carrying a piece of pottery. She is dressed in a very colourful manner and the orphic circles are seen at the center of the composition, spreading their colours in the canvas.
In Spain, Portugal and Latin American countries, a tuna is a group of university students in traditional university dress who play traditional instruments and sing serenades. The tradition originated in Spain and Portugal in the 13th century as a means of students to earn money or food. Nowadays students don't belong to a "tuna" for money or ...
The first woman to professionally play the Portuguese guitar in fado, Marta Pereira da Costa will bring her music to The Narrows in Fall River in April
Women in Portugal received full legal equality with Portuguese men as mandated by Portugal's constitution of 1976, which in turn resulted from the Revolution of 1974. Women were allowed to vote for the first time in Portugal in 1931 under Salazar's Estado Novo , but not on equal terms with men.
Women's outfits consist of a white straight shirt (similar to the men's, without cuff links), a black jacket with two pockets, a black skirt, a black tie, stockings, and low-heeled shoes. [2] The outfit, originally created for the students of the University of Coimbra, is a key part of praxe, symbolizing equality, respect, and humility. [2]
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