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Community São João Waterfall Workshop

Community São João Waterfall Workshop
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🏷️Free
📍Mercado do Bolhão
📅13 June 2026

The Community São João Waterfall Workshop invites families to participate in a beloved Porto tradition: the construction of a "cascata." These miniature, nativity-style scenes, often depicting rural life or São João festivities, are a hallmark of the city's June celebrations. This workshop provides an opportunity for community members to contribute to a collective cascata, fostering engagement with local cultural practices ahead of the main São João festival.

Attendees will engage in hands-on creation, contributing elements to a larger cascata display. The atmosphere is designed for collaborative family participation, suitable for all ages interested in traditional crafts. The event takes place within the historic Mercado do Bolhão, a notable landmark in Porto, providing a distinctive backdrop for the activity.

This event is free to attend, welcoming walk-ins. The Mercado do Bolhão is centrally located and easily accessible via public transport; it is directly served by the Bolhão metro station (lines A, B, C, E, F) and numerous bus routes. The market is generally accessible for families.

Featured in June 11-17, 2026 — the weekly Oporto Weekly edition.

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