Here in the Central Valley they usually also auction off linguisa.;) I’ve even seen Fava Beans.
♥Edna [email protected] 1 John 3:23 "And this is His Commandment that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He has commanded us" 1 John 3:18 "Little children let us not love with word or with tongue but in deed and truth" On May 24, 2015, at 6:07 PM, 'Sam Koester' via Azores Genealogy <[email protected]> wrote: Ok, now I get it. Interesting,. I'll have to see if they hold any festa nearby our new location. Thanks Cheri! Sam (Camas, WA) From: Cheri Mello <[email protected]> To: Azores Genealogy <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 5:58 PM Subject: Re: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is a festa? Sam, I think it depends on the location. Many auction off some of the Portuguese sweets, pastries, and sweet bread. I've seen wine and other adult beverages. I've seen birds, quilts, and other handmade items. Some that are more rural will auction off a calf or other farm animals. It may be different in different locations, too. Cheri On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 5:04 PM, 'Sam Koester' via Azores Genealogy <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Auctions, really? What do they auction, just various stuff people happen to want to sell? Just curious... Sam (Camas, WA) From: Cheri Mello <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> To: Azores Genealogy <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 4:22 PM Subject: [AZORES-Genealogy] What is a festa? >From time to time, I get asked this question. "What is a festa?" So here it is from my point of view in California. They may vary somewhat on the East Coast, in Canada, in Hawaii, and the Azores. Most festas (FESH-tahs) are feast days in honor of saints. Sometimes, there may be a rosary said nightly in the week leading up to the feast day. On the day of the festa, there is usually some type of opening ceremony, flag raising, or organizers greeting each other. The saint is brought out and many times there is some type of procession. A Mass is said. Food will be served, followed by auctions, with band concerts, folk dancing, and singing for entertainment. Sometimes, in the evening, a dance will be held. That's the basic overview of what goes on. Depending on the festa, other customs may be involved. If you are anywhere near a Portuguese community, it's worth investigating. -- Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores <http://groups.google.com/group/Azores>. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. 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