Carnaval de Podence

Title: Carnaval de Podence

Author: E&D Knowledge Consulting

Year: 2025

Type of Resource: Best practice

Copyright: © CultMed Project, 2025. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0

Short Description:
This practice showcases how the small rural village of Podence transformed its ancient Carnival tradition—the Entrudo Chocalheiro (Caretos)—into a globally recognized cultural asset and a driver of sustainable cultural tourism. The revitalization of the Caretos tradition, led by a dedicated community association, has bolstered regional identity, preserved intangible heritage, and generated socio-economic benefits through tourism, education, and artisan crafts.

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