Each municipality in Portugal has a special day when an important event in that region is celebrated, whether for political reasons (building a castle, independence, restoration of the municipality, etc.etc.) or religious (celebration of the patron saint of that region or another religious festival). .. whatever... One more holiday, another one to add to national holidays... In Coimbra, the municipal holiday is celebrated on the 4th of July, in honor of Santa Isabel de Aragão, Queen of Portugal and patron saint of the city. In Porto June 24th is the municipal holiday, it's Saint John's Day. "São João" is a popular saint who is celebrated in several cities across the country, but the festivities are much bigger in the city of Porto. Lisbon June 13th, Santo António, Saint Anthony's Day Etc etc etc for all other municipal holiday ;) Once upon a time, here, kings and queens ruled... Afonso Henriques and nicknamed "the Conqueror" was the first King of Portugal from 1139 to 1185 the date of his death. The Implantation of the Portuguese Republic was the result of a revolution organized by the Portuguese Republican Party, which began on October 2nd and won at dawn on October 5th, 1910 (National Holiday), which overthrew the constitutional monarchy and implemented a republican regime in Portugal. But: The coup d'état of May 28, 1926, Revolution of May 28, 1926, or Movement of May 28, 1926, also known by its executors as the National Revolution, was a coup d'état carried out by anti-liberal military and civilians that resulted in the Fall of the First Portuguese Republic and in the establishment of the Second Portuguese Republic, and finally transformed, after the approval of the Constitution of 1933, into Estado Novo, a regime that remained in power in Portugal until the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974 . We seem like a peaceful people but from kings and queens to several republics and revolutions what is needed is to maintain serenity because at any time everything can be turned upside down LOL ... rules and laws can change in a blink of an eye ;) or step by step... And Perhaps the best way to also understand another phrase: "Silêncio … que se vai Cantar o Fado!" "Silence...Fado is going to be sung!" The word Fado derives from the Latin “fatum”, which means destiny, one of the most repeated words over the years in poems sung in the form of Fado. Those who weren't born in this country, especially more than half a century ago, instead of Fado, maybe it's better to listen to Alan Cumming und die Broadway Besetzung von 1998 singen "Willkommen" aus dem Musical "Cabaret". Cabaret: "Willkommen" 😁
@@bethloomis8961 The last thing to understand, with the Portuguese people there was (because it starts not to exist) a kind of knowledge to read the explanation in the lines and the unnoticed explanation... "between the lines"... Fado: about destiny of "the now and the again", repetitions of storms, stress and what will be again. We seem very calm and affable, a type of calm that comes from centuries of training, only to increase our resistance against any kind of storm (visible and invisible), that will come again, as usual...
@@My15KHouse I ve taken note of the name thanks. I’ve seen a few tribute bands but they were definitively the most entertaining and they had the full repertoire! I was so jealous of you alll it seemed a magical atmosphere , just what you want on a summers night. Thank you I watch your channel to see the duckling become a swan (the house) and the whitewash tip was something I’ve never heard of before but the house looked amazing afterwards, however to see the celebrations and local life was a brilliant change to most home renovation channels. 😊
That fair looks better than the one my town has here in USA! And the fireworks and music show was amazing! Loved the band, HELP! All the best Beatles hits! ❤Thank you so much for sharing this! 😊
Wow, such a great celebration! The Beatles concert looked like everyone had a blast. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing such an enjoyable taste of local life! Hope you enjoyed it yourself 10x. Looking forward to your next video JD. Tchau, tudo de bom! 👋
Excellent! Concert was great, all ages was good and wonderful fireworks. Thank you. PS I got to watch the Beatles first TV appearance on The Ed Sulivan Show USA. I was a young girl....❤❤❤❤
Much appreciation for sharing the 07/04 fireworks show! I'm in SE US; here, it is all about the *boom*, which I've never loved. The Portuguese display of fireworks fountains was remarkable!!!! With the reflection in the water ... *chef's kiss.
That was amazing to watch. We couldn’t have fireworks for Canada Day in many parts of the country, including mine, due to the fire restrictions. Thank you so much for filming that as well as the huge fair, I’ve never seen that many people at a fair. The Beatles Tribute Band members were incredible. Wishing you a belated Happy 4th of July!
Great video! It's nice you're sharing places and events with everyone. I'm sure a lot of people are interested in this in case they decide to make the move themselves. It was nice seeing the big xpat meet and greet happenings for those that live there.
JD, Thanks soooo muchfor sharing that wonderful celebration with us. Enjoy being Portugese for this great night. Love your vlogs. See you next time, too. John from LI,NY
Looks great and so apt to celebrate ours & theirs. Our worlds are much the same. Recognized the rides, would love to see the 'adult' ring toss appear over here!😊
Awesome festival! We’ve lived here almost two years, traveling around the country constantly, and never knew about Coimbra Day! Thanks a bunch for sharing - quite impressive. We’ll have to check it out next year. 🎇🎆
You filmed a fantastic video!! Thank you so much! You had a great time and thought to share it with all of us! The fireworks were so exciting, as was the concert. Wow you did a nice job with that...:) ♡♡♡
You presented the most enjoyable presentation of attending a fiesta I've seen amongst CP youtubers, thank you. (With other vloggerss captures are so disjointed that you get a visual "taste"of the festa, but it isn't enjoyable 🤪.)
I am happy that you did enjoy the feast of St. Elizabeth's Day on the 4th of July “Dia de Santa Isabel” limited to Coimbra in Portugal! Also I could not find which "Elisabeth" they were celebrating! However, it is not important! The county is known for its university! The variety of shows and fun were for all ages especially the fireworks! While studying in Spain, I did not have the possibility visiting Portugal, specially Porto! But again, I have great memories of my sojourn oversea! Enough of my thoughts, your experience is more interesting. I suspect that you came home somewhat tired but delighted of the adventure or the adventure still continue until next time! It is pleasant to know that you enjoyed yourself and hopefully it will continue! Live, love, and eat that is my moto! And drink, it goes without saying! Take good care of yourself and will see até o próximo vídeo
Liked how the last two videos provided a foundation about where you are and how you got there. Lived in Newton County AR for awhile, wondering where you were raised.
A pick pocket’s smorgasbord! They are everywhere in Europe but especially where large groups of people congregate. Much the same goes on in Italy in the summertime. Looks like fun. 😊😊😊😊😮😊😊😊😊
Thanks for the lovely video. I was going to ask if many American emigrants were at the festival, but it looks like they were in Porto. By the way, do you see many Portuguese Camino pilgrims where you live?
No in my town specifically but the camino goes right through Coimbra, its fun to find the little scallop symbols. Theres also another that goes to Fatima, so you usually see pilgrims amongst the tourists.
I dont have a link, but the channel Expats Everywhere usually hosts an event around once a month or so. They put the info on their instagram and newsletter, the links for those should be on their channel. Also lots of useful info for moving here too.
Each municipality in Portugal has a special day when an important event in that region is celebrated, whether for political reasons (building a castle, independence, restoration of the municipality, etc.etc.) or religious (celebration of the patron saint of that region or another religious festival). .. whatever...
One more holiday, another one to add to national holidays...
In Coimbra, the municipal holiday is celebrated on the 4th of July, in honor of Santa Isabel de Aragão, Queen of Portugal and patron saint of the city.
In Porto June 24th is the municipal holiday, it's Saint John's Day. "São João" is a popular saint who is celebrated in several cities across the country, but the festivities are much bigger in the city of Porto.
Lisbon June 13th, Santo António, Saint Anthony's Day
Etc etc etc for all other municipal holiday ;)
Once upon a time, here, kings and queens ruled...
Afonso Henriques and nicknamed "the Conqueror" was the first King of Portugal from 1139 to 1185 the date of his death.
The Implantation of the Portuguese Republic was the result of a revolution organized by the Portuguese Republican Party, which began on October 2nd and won at dawn on October 5th, 1910 (National Holiday), which overthrew the constitutional monarchy and implemented a republican regime in Portugal.
But:
The coup d'état of May 28, 1926, Revolution of May 28, 1926, or Movement of May 28, 1926, also known by its executors as the National Revolution, was a coup d'état carried out by anti-liberal military and civilians that resulted in the Fall of the First Portuguese Republic and in the establishment of the Second Portuguese Republic, and finally transformed, after the approval of the Constitution of 1933, into Estado Novo, a regime that remained in power in Portugal until the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974 .
We seem like a peaceful people but from kings and queens to several republics and revolutions what is needed is to maintain serenity because at any time everything can be turned upside down LOL ... rules and laws can change in a blink of an eye ;) or step by step...
And Perhaps the best way to also understand another phrase:
"Silêncio … que se vai Cantar o Fado!"
"Silence...Fado is going to be sung!"
The word Fado derives from the Latin “fatum”, which means destiny, one of the most repeated words over the years in poems sung in the form of Fado.
Those who weren't born in this country, especially more than half a century ago, instead of Fado, maybe it's better to listen to Alan Cumming und die Broadway Besetzung von 1998 singen "Willkommen" aus dem Musical "Cabaret".
Cabaret: "Willkommen" 😁
Thank you for the explanation.
@@bethloomis8961 The last thing to understand, with the Portuguese people there was (because it starts not to exist) a kind of knowledge to read the explanation in the lines and the unnoticed explanation... "between the lines"... Fado: about destiny of "the now and the again", repetitions of storms, stress and what will be again. We seem very calm and affable, a type of calm that comes from centuries of training, only to increase our resistance against any kind of storm (visible and invisible), that will come again, as usual...
Thanks for the info, that was great! I was too busy to go to sao joao this year but hopefully next year, it looks fun!
Yes thank you
Wow! The Portuguese really know how to celebrate! I enjoyed it.
Very nice!!! Fireworks over the water, nothing like it with the reflection!!!
Thanks for sharing the celebrations with us. I’m from Liverpool and I have to say that the Beatles Tribute Band was excellent. !!
Their name is Help! It was such a fun concert, if they ever go to Liverpool I highly recommend going
@@My15KHouse I ve taken note of the name thanks. I’ve seen a few tribute bands but they were definitively the most entertaining and they had the full repertoire! I was so jealous of you alll it seemed a magical atmosphere , just what you want on a summers night. Thank you I watch your channel to see the duckling become a swan (the house) and the whitewash tip was something I’ve never heard of before but the house looked amazing afterwards, however to see the celebrations and local life was a brilliant change to most home renovation channels. 😊
Hello there I am looking forward to your next house restoration video cheers your a inspiration 🏡👍👌
Impressive fair! lovely fireworks! The Beatles show was great! thanks for posting 😄👍👏👏👏👏🇸🇪
Great video, great music. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes from Ireland.
Wow, looks like you had a really good time! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for taking us along, what a great celebration 🎉
This was lots of fun to watch 😍
Thanks for you great video. I am truly surprised at just how enjoyable is was for me.
Muito bonito. Obrigada por compartilhar suas aventuras.
That fair looks better than the one my town has here in USA! And the fireworks and music show was amazing! Loved the band, HELP! All the best Beatles hits! ❤Thank you so much for sharing this! 😊
That was a lot of fun! Knew I'd get my July 4th celebration sooner or later😊 Thanks for filming it.
Hey that was lots of fun, I knew all the Beetles songs lol
Wow thanks for sharing. What a way to wake up early on a Sunday morning in B.C. and listen to my favourite music, just awesome!
It was a great show, about 2 hours of all the hits!
Cyd in the USA. I woke up extra early. I dragged myself into the computer room. WOW! You have started my day off with a blast. Thanks.
Thanks JD! Hope you had a great time and met some new friends too!
Thank you for sharing the culture of Portugal.
Wow, such a great celebration! The Beatles concert looked like everyone had a blast. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing such an enjoyable taste of local life! Hope you enjoyed it yourself 10x. Looking forward to your next video JD. Tchau, tudo de bom! 👋
It was so much fun. Obrigado!
Nice camera work - looks like a great party!!!
Excellent! Concert was great, all ages was good and wonderful fireworks. Thank you. PS I got to watch the Beatles first TV appearance on The Ed Sulivan Show USA. I was a young girl....❤❤❤❤
Much appreciation for sharing the 07/04 fireworks show! I'm in SE US; here, it is all about the *boom*, which I've never loved. The Portuguese display of fireworks fountains was remarkable!!!! With the reflection in the water ... *chef's kiss.
Great video, gotta love a bit of the Beatles 👍😎🎸
Thank you for sharing, beautiful.
Thanks, for sharing, J D, loved it all! Glad you had fun! My Teenage memories! 😅🎉
enjoyed the show!! love fireworks and live the beatles!
Thank you enjoyed the fireworks and The Beatles concert hope you did Xxxx
Super Sweet! Portugal looks awesome
What a fun evening! Everything looked great and then a Beatles concert! Thanks for sharing!
I had no idea that Coimbra was such a lovely city 😂 Thank you for taking us with you on your adventures🎉
Oh the Fair brought back lots of childhood memories in the UK. I always looked forward to the Fair. Thank you for sharing JD.
That was amazing to watch. We couldn’t have fireworks for Canada Day in many parts of the country, including mine, due to the fire restrictions. Thank you so much for filming that as well as the huge fair, I’ve never seen that many people at a fair. The Beatles Tribute Band members were incredible. Wishing you a belated Happy 4th of July!
Great watching your journey.
From Rotorua, New Zealand 🇳🇿
I love Rotorua. Even if it does smell of eggs.
@@Station9.75 haha I live in Auckland and I agree
Thanks for sharing loved it all
Great video! It's nice you're sharing places and events with everyone. I'm sure a lot of people are interested in this in case they decide to make the move themselves. It was nice seeing the big xpat meet and greet happenings for those that live there.
Thank you for sharing, very nice.
Wooza This is spectacular. Thanks for bringing me along. Enjoyed each moment.
Lovely.
Nice one so you did injoy it, good new week all the best for you.
muito lindo .tks
I've been waiting all day for this. In Australia. Loving your journey in the land of my birth❤
My gosh JD what a firework display, looks like you enjoyed yourself after all that hard work👏🏽🥰
Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you.
Enjoyed this video...especially the "Beatles" concert excerpts!
The fair was so colorful and everyone was having fun.
Good fun. Thx
Wow just wow so enjoyed the whole video❤
JD, Thanks soooo muchfor sharing that wonderful celebration with us. Enjoy being Portugese for this great night. Love your vlogs. See you next time, too. John from LI,NY
Looks great and so apt to celebrate ours & theirs. Our worlds are much the same. Recognized the rides, would love to see the 'adult' ring toss appear over here!😊
Awesome festival! We’ve lived here almost two years, traveling around the country constantly, and never knew about Coimbra Day! Thanks a bunch for sharing - quite impressive. We’ll have to check it out next year. 🎇🎆
It was a lot of fun, I was very impressed with it all.
Great celebrating with a blast from the past. 😂
Super 4th july celebration. 😊
Great celebration. Thanks for sharing....
Loved the fun festival and fireworks. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Thanks for sharing this amazing journey you had. It has been forever since I have been to a fair or a fireworks display, great concert also.🎉😊
That was a great thank you:)
Glad you found something fun to do!
Spectacular! ❤ Portugal. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤👍
Good energy in Portugal!
You filmed a fantastic video!! Thank you so much! You had a great time and thought to share it with all of us! The fireworks were so exciting, as was the concert. Wow you did a nice job with that...:) ♡♡♡
Thank you so much for posting! Loved it! 🙂
I'm glad you enjoy in your new home!😊
What a celebration, thank you for filming and sharing.
The speed of that waltzer was insanely fast, until I realise I had this on 1.25 speed. That will surely mess up your inner ear.
What a fun place! So happy you shared it.
Everything you posted was Great. Thanks
You presented the most enjoyable presentation of attending a fiesta I've seen amongst CP youtubers, thank you. (With other vloggerss captures are so disjointed that you get a visual "taste"of the festa, but it isn't enjoyable 🤪.)
Thanks, I really wasnt sure how it would turn out, but I'm glad people like it
quite brave with the fireworks when it is so dry... but looks like a lot of fun with lots of people
The drought is in the south and interior, here is actually quite green, it even rained the other day
🎆 🎇 🧨 🎆 🎇 seeing Coldplay at a local carnival is just WOW!
Just a cover band unfortunately, but the real Coldplay was at the stadium in May
What's the name of the band?
looks like it was a great festival and everyone had a great time..
Robb Torremolinos Spain 😘
So much fun, THANK YOU 🎉🎊🎈
In each video you seem to be progressing health wise. Im guessing your mental health is becoming more robust. Lovley to see.x
luved this one thnx a mil
Very enjoyable
hello, For an amator you have done nice video on the firework and the Beatle show
The City is beautiful😊
Jeeze it was like United States! bet that made you feel right at home!
What a fun video,thanks!
Lovley atmosphere..wish i was there
I was ready lol
think I see some people from Ironbound there on vaca, lol.
I am happy that you did enjoy the feast of St. Elizabeth's Day on the 4th of July “Dia de Santa Isabel” limited to Coimbra in Portugal! Also I could not find which "Elisabeth" they were celebrating! However, it is not important! The county is known for its university! The variety of shows and fun were for all ages especially the fireworks! While studying in Spain, I did not have the possibility visiting Portugal, specially Porto! But again, I have great memories of my sojourn oversea!
Enough of my thoughts, your experience is more interesting. I suspect that you came home somewhat tired but delighted of the adventure or the adventure still continue until next time! It is pleasant to know that you enjoyed yourself and hopefully it will continue! Live, love, and eat that is my moto! And drink, it goes without saying!
Take good care of yourself and will see até o próximo vídeo
Rainha Santa Isabel de Aragão, Rainha de Portugal
@@saragomes6242 - Obrigado pela informação, mas eu deveria ter adivinhado! Desejo-lhe uma semana agradável e um verão maravilhoso!🥰😎👍
Happy chappy 👏 Brilliant vlog sir 👍😘
Liked how the last two videos provided a foundation about where you are and how you got there. Lived in Newton County AR for awhile, wondering where you were raised.
Pulaski Co
A pick pocket’s smorgasbord! They are everywhere in Europe but especially where large groups of people congregate. Much the same goes on in Italy in the summertime. Looks like fun. 😊😊😊😊😮😊😊😊😊
😃Very Nice
to busy for me but I hope you had fun
You mentioned a couple that had moved do they have a UA-cam channel? Loved seeing the festivities🎉
Yes, Expats Everywhere. Lots of good info about moving to Portugal
On the 4th of July, Coimbra's municipal holiday, the city's patron saint (Raínha Santa Isabel) is celebrated.
How fun!
I am imprest. Excellent Party.
At the end of the day, there is no such difference between different places, isn't it?😊
That band was pretty good!
Oh wow. Coldplay!
Not the real Coldplay, they were here in May. 200k tickets sold out fast so I wasnt there.
@@My15KHouse I see. Still they sounded really good.
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Thanks for the lovely video. I was going to ask if many American emigrants were at the festival, but it looks like they were in Porto.
By the way, do you see many Portuguese Camino pilgrims where you live?
No in my town specifically but the camino goes right through Coimbra, its fun to find the little scallop symbols. Theres also another that goes to Fatima, so you usually see pilgrims amongst the tourists.
JD: Hey enjoyed the video! thanks. And how about a link to the Porto Expat group?
www.youtube.com/@ExpatsEverywhere
I dont have a link, but the channel Expats Everywhere usually hosts an event around once a month or so. They put the info on their instagram and newsletter, the links for those should be on their channel. Also lots of useful info for moving here too.
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