Ready for a parade packed with students wielding bright colored top hats and canes? Then you’re in luck, because Queima das Fitas (Burning of the Ribbons), one of the largest student celebrations in Europe, is now in full force.
Right now, students are filling the streets of Portugal in order to celebrate their recent graduations. Logically, students finishing their final years of university head up the parade, with their first year classmates bringing up the rear. Burning of the Ribbons is not just for students though, it actually attracts thousands of people from around the country and usually lasts for an entire day.
Never a group to miss out on a party, the orkut team decided to make a doodle to congratulate all the graduates out there (no matter where they’re from), and to celebrate this special date:
If you’d like to participate as well, look for someone who’s celebrating this year in the Portugal community. If you get really inspired, you could even plan a trip to join the party next year. Hope you enjoy the day!
Posted by Pedro Nunes, consumer operations
Right now, students are filling the streets of Portugal in order to celebrate their recent graduations. Logically, students finishing their final years of university head up the parade, with their first year classmates bringing up the rear. Burning of the Ribbons is not just for students though, it actually attracts thousands of people from around the country and usually lasts for an entire day.
Never a group to miss out on a party, the orkut team decided to make a doodle to congratulate all the graduates out there (no matter where they’re from), and to celebrate this special date:
If you’d like to participate as well, look for someone who’s celebrating this year in the Portugal community. If you get really inspired, you could even plan a trip to join the party next year. Hope you enjoy the day!
Posted by Pedro Nunes, consumer operations
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