Portuguese festival a success By KAREN WATKINS - October 8, 2018 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Sunday started off with a traditional holy mass ceremony culminating with three priests blessing colourfully adorned, fully ladened, fishing boats as they set sail to sea. People thronged to the V & A Waterfront at the weekend to enjoy the 29th annual Blessing of the Fishing Fleet, a Portuguese festival. 1 of 3 Sunday started off with a traditional holy mass ceremony culminating with three priests blessing colourfully adorned, fully ladened, fishing boats as they set sail to sea. Local treats and beers enjoyed while listening to live music. Calamari was the most popular dish.
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