NOTE: Pls turn on the sound of your computer if you want to listen to a fado version of the Ave Maria.
I never go to religious services, unless they relate to funerals, weddings or christenings. Exceptionally, last Saturday, I went to a Roman Catholic church in my neighbourhood. I had been told there would be a special mass to mark the first Saturday of Lent: I say special because it would be accompanied by fado, the Portuguese national song. I had wondered I would be allowed to take photos so to make sure about it, I went earlier than the scheduled time and asked permission from the priest. I was lucky... he gave it to me.
I never go to religious services, unless they relate to funerals, weddings or christenings. Exceptionally, last Saturday, I went to a Roman Catholic church in my neighbourhood. I had been told there would be a special mass to mark the first Saturday of Lent: I say special because it would be accompanied by fado, the Portuguese national song. I had wondered I would be allowed to take photos so to make sure about it, I went earlier than the scheduled time and asked permission from the priest. I was lucky... he gave it to me.
I had a new and interesting experience. I noticed that maybe 90% or, even more, of the attendants were very old. It seems this is the current trend in many European countries...
As I wanted to discreetly take photos, the priest suggested me to stay at the loft. Great! The ideal place to see and not be openly seen. One lady singer and two guitar players turned the mass into a musical event. Depending on the fado lyrics, the lights inside the church changed from white to warmer tones.
When the mass was over, it was already late and very dark... I still had a chance to take photos of the illuminated outside church...
As I wanted to discreetly take photos, the priest suggested me to stay at the loft. Great! The ideal place to see and not be openly seen. One lady singer and two guitar players turned the mass into a musical event. Depending on the fado lyrics, the lights inside the church changed from white to warmer tones.
When the mass was over, it was already late and very dark... I still had a chance to take photos of the illuminated outside church...
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