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In between paid works and life enjoyment, I've covered some events, festivals, and dives. Have a look at my last adventures through these blog posts.
August 24, 2025

Capeia Arraiana / Forcão

The “forcão” is a wooden triangular device, under 5 metres in length and width, weighing some hundreds of kilograms. It’s made with oak crotches and pine trunks, tied with ropes.  “Capeia arraiana” is a traditional, one-of-a-kind bullfight from the region of “Ribacôa” -  in the centre of Portugal, near the border to Spain. It’s a challenge between humans and animals, where bulls are neither killed nor harmed. 
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