Barcelos Rooster (Galo de Barcelos)
The Barcelos Rooster (Galo de Barcelos) is a common emblem of Portugal often seen in souvenir shops. Considered an item of good luck, the rooster comes from a story of a roasted rooster that crowed to prove a condemned man's innocence.
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| Galo de Barcelos |
The garish, brightly-colored Barcelos Rooster is often sold as a ceramic ornament but there are plastic versions too.
The standard Galo de Barcelos may be as aesthetically pleasing as a Staffordshire Toby Jug, but it serves the same purpose - as a gimmick for a popular, local industry.
Barcelos, near Braga, is famous for its earthenware and pottery, and the national symbol of good fortune and honesty is produced en masse in the town.
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| Barcelos Rooster, an icon of Portugal |
The Galo de Barcelos is usually black but now comes in a variety of colors with a red plumage and a bright yellow or orange beak.
So if you are looking for an iconic memento or keepsake of Portugal, look no further than a Barcelos Rooster for your mantelpiece.
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| The rooster comes in a variety of colors |
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| The Barcelos Rooster is an icon of Portugal |
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