A festa religiosa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Vila Viçosa ao tempo de D. João II, duque de Bragança (1630-1640)

Abstract

The devotion to the Immaculate Conception in Vila Viçosareassembles to the Middle Age. With the establishment of House of Braganza in the locality, was extremely estimated by the ducal family. The party, organized by the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Conception, included a Eucharistic celebration, a monumental procession, and other profane amusements, including bullfights and fireworks. The study of this 17th century celebration focuses on the account of António de Oliveira de Cadornega is cross-checked with brotherhood documentation and with other historiography