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The Women of Castro Laboreiro
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Location: Castro Laboreiro, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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July 31, 2025
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In the past, when the man emigrated, the Castro woman would wear a black cloak (“viúva do homem vivo”) to express her mourning.
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Elevation 940 m
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Location: Castro Laboreiro, Viana do Castelo, Portugal