For centuries, the northeastern region of Portugal, known as Tràs-os-Montes e Alto Douro, was isolated from the rest of the country by mountain ranges, protecting unique cultural traditions. Inside the walls of the ancient castle of Bragança, a charming museum introduces visitors to one such culture: The cherished mask traditions of Northeastern Portugal and the Zamora district of Spain. These folk traditions are said to have Celtic origins (or Roman, depending on who you talk to) and have been maintained over generations, protected in part by the impenetrable landscape. Over…
