The feast of Saint Anthony festival (12 to 13 June) is celebrated throughout Lisbon, notably in the Mouraria and Alfama districts and on the Main Street where there is a huge parade. The festival consists of singing and dancing, food and drink with the locals putting up lanterns and streamers in the streets. Fado music can be heard throughout the city and grilled sardines are eaten in huge quantities. During this festival it is a tradition to offer a small pot of basil to loved ones. Each pot has also a paper-made carnation with a love poem attached. If a woman receives one of these it means she will be the giver's next lover.
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