Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo
On the island of São Miguel the celebrations for the Feast of Senhor Santo Christo reach their peak on the fifth Sunday after Easter. Many thousands of people follow a 16th-century image of Jesus through the streets of the city.
The streets are strewn with flowers and colourful bedspreads are hung from buildings as decoration. The solemn rhythm of the procession is accompanied by bands. The pilgrims who follow the parade then fulfil their vows at the Church of the Convent of Hope.
| Town Information: | Ponta Delgada |
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| Full Name: | |
| Directions: | Capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada town stretches along a bay on the south coast of the island. |
| Name: | Azores Tourist Office |
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| Location: | Azores |
| Address: | Rua Ernesto Rebello, 14, 9900-112 Horta |
| Email: | acoresturismo@mail.telepac.pt |
| Phone: | +351 2 92 200 500 |
| Fax: | +351 2 92 200 501 |
| Name: | Portuguese Trade and Tourism Office |
| Location: | Portugal |
| Address: | 11 Belgrave Sq, London SW1X 8PP |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 20 7201 6666 |
Event details can change. Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making travel arrangements.
