“MORDOMIA DE SANTA BÁRBARA” – Manadas – Ilha de São Jorge (21.05.2026)

Today, May 21st (Thursday of Pentecost), the tradition was repeated. In the parish of Manadas (Santa Bárbara), municipality of Velas, São Jorge Island (Azores), a lunch of Holy Spirit soup was served to 1,500 people. There is a Santa Bárbara Stewardship Committee, but the parish population always collaborates; the younger generation is also interested in these traditions, which guarantees the continuity of this festival in future years. Rosa Cândida Teixeira, a member of this Committee, spoke to Info-Fajãs TV. Reporting, image and editing – Mark Marques Production – Info-Fajãs TV – 21.05.2026 São Jorge Island (Azores) – Portugal