The ‘Festa dos Compadres’ marks the opening of the Carnival season in Madeira, a tradition going back to more than 50 years, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Santana, an event to be held on February, 21st and 22nd.
It is an event that sets the begining of Carnival festivities in the Region, known for its originality, marked by its gigantic figures who roam the streets of this quiet town located on the north of the Madeira island, in a parade full of humour, lots of colour and joy.
The festival culminates in the traditional Trial and Burning of the “Comadres” and “Compadres”, a ceremony filled with humour, social critique and tradition, taking place, on 5 and 12 February.
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