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The closing performance of the municipal project “Desporto no Bairro” first edition filled the Super Bock Arena- Pavilhão Rosa Mota with light and movement. The 35 finalists, aged between 5 and 19 years, from the eight neighbourhoods included in the project, shared the stage with some of the best b-boys of the world and got the opportunity to show what they have learned these past three months.

Shop for Christmas presents in street stores, with lots of lights, safely and using discount vouchers.

Porto’s Christmas Market, at the Praça da Batalha, and several fairs and Xmas events can be spotted all across town; and there are several proposals that are certain to bring back Xmas magic to the month of December, amid such an unprecedented year. This is the chance to not only find those unique and original Christmas gifts but also support local and traditional traders.

Instants of the city

Amid the pandemic, Porto Book Fair 2020 was a successful example on how to steer trough difficulties and ensure participants a high-end eclectic event, in a safe environment.

Tonight, Porto stayed indoors to celebrate St John. In a notable way, Porto demonstrated civic-mindedness. Because it believes in the future, it is capable of sacrificing its present. This is no ordinary city. Here, we grit our teeth and face up to the challenge. That’s who we are. Period.

Celebration, celebration, celebration. Crowded Aliados with lots of merriment and joy welcomes 2020 in Porto.

In Porto, in December 2019, the water level in Douro River overflowed once again onto the surrounding banks.