Festival Literáro de Bragança / Bragança Literary Festival

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Entre 4 e 6 de Junho, realiza-se o Festival Literáro de Bragança. Os detalhes estão aqui.

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From the 4th of June until the 6th, Bragança hill host a literary festival. You can look at the details here.

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