Photos/Video: 2022 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
[Updated with photos] The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [the Festival of the Christ of Miracles] is being held today [May 22] in Hamilton and you can tune in and watch live below.
A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the festival sees procession move through Hamilton, with participants walking on a carpet of flowers set down beforehand. Some 400 years old, the Festival is one of the largest religious celebrations in the Azores, and is also celebrated by the Portuguese diaspora across the globe.
Update | The 22-minute live video replay is below:
Update: 100+ photos added below