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03 Mar 2026

PICTURES: Brazilian Festa Junina celebrations in Laois

Laois Brazil community welcomed all to their traditional harvest fest in Portlaoise

A carnival of Brazilian sights, sounds and tastes lit up the Old Fort in Portlaoise last Saturday, July 19, for the 5th annual traditional harvest time Festa Junina. The Laois Brazilian Support Association (LABRAS) held the festival with support from the Brazil-Ireland Chamber of Commerce, Laois Partnership Company and Laois Volunteer Centre. Photographer Renata Metelicka was there for the Leinster Express / Laois Live. TAP NEXT to view the gallery

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