Thousands turned out yesterday to celebrate Portuguese tradition at the annual Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres.

The centuries old tradition which originated in 17 century Azores began with a service and a parade through Hamilton with participants walking along a carpet of flowers holding a statue of Santo Cristo.

Revellers later moved to the Bermuda Athletics Association car park where traditional Portuguese fare was served including polvo, an octopus stew; bifana, a seasoned pork chop in a bun; and the sweet malassadas, a Portuguese doughnut.