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azulejo
275px|thumb|right|Panel of the Battle of Aljubarrota by Portuguese artist [[Jorge Colaço, 1922]]
'''' (, ; from the Arabic ) is a form of Iberian painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. They are an ornamental art form, but also had a specific function, such as aiding temperature control in homes.
There is also a tradition of their production in former Portuguese and Spanish colonies in North America, South America, the Philippines, Goa, Lusophone Africa, East Timor, and Macau. Azulejos constitute a major aspect of Portuguese and Spanish architecture to this day, and are found on buildings across
Portuguese pavement
pavement used for pedestrian areas
Queima das Fitas
student celebration in Portugal
Careto
250px|thumb|Three caretos in the Carnival at Podence (Macedo de Cavaleiros)|Podence
The Careto tradition is a folk ritual practice of the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region of Portugal, believed to have prehistoric roots in Celtic traditions. The Careto is a masked character garbed with colorful fringe and noisemaking rattles. Part of the observance of , marking the end of the Winter season, the Careto tradition is among the oldest continually practiced in Portugal.