About This Design
Birthday parties are a chance for to you to celebrate, to show those special people in your life that you care. It is a also an opportunity to have fun and this The Portuguese Rooster Birthday Party offers just that.
Designed with care, this card is easy to customize. And it comes in a number of sizes and shapes. The Portuguese folks in the Barcelos area have molded clay animals, especially roosters, since ancient times. But between and , the Barcelos rooster became a symbol of Portuguese tourism. After , it began to be associated with the legend of the pilgrim saved from the gallows. The Barcelos rooster evolved and became a symbol of identity, first of Barcelos and then of Portugal. In the st century, the rooster was rediscovered by tourists worldwide and by artists from the most varied areas. The rooster went from unknown to national star. In September , Portugal was represented in Geneva with an exhibition of Popular Art, where the Galo de Barcelos had its international premiere. From that moment on, the rooster has always received praise and awards in various places around the world. The first roosters were small objects but today there are roosters of all sizes. The black color appeared only in the s due to the scarcity of colored ink. The most colorful roosters appeared only in the ‘s, already in the th century. The first roosters were whistles or toothpick holders. Today we find decorative roosters in ceramics, some are even pieces of modern art or monuments. There is no tourist who visits Portugal who does not take home a rooster in their suitcase! Roosters are present in all kinds of souvenirs, keyrings, magnets, bags, towels, and t-shirts. It was from onwards that the Barcelos rooster that the world knows today became popular. It looks modern and elegant, with red hearts, a serrated tail, and a large crest. The painted red hearts are inspired by embroidery and jewelry from Minho. The rooster is associated with a legend. The miracle of saving a falsely accused pilgrim is attributed to Saint James ( São Tiago, in Portuguese) and is territorially linked to the road to Santiago of Compostela. In the Archaeological Museum of Barcelos there is a th-century granite cross alluding to this legend, representing the aforementioned “miracle”. Art, history, legend, and religion come together in the figure of the Portuguese Rooster, contributing to making it fascinating and an object of worship among nationals and foreigners. The white rooster (on the back of the card) with floral and colorful decorations will appeal to Portuguese and Portuguese descendants, tourists and travelers, and all those who appreciate popular culture. It makes a good birthday party invitation, there’s joy in its simplicity and vibrant colors, and there are matching products available. When you plan a party to honor someone close, it is often important to pick out a design that reflect who they are. That often has the effect of adding that fun personalized element to the festivities.
This The Portuguese Rooster Birthday Party fits a number of different party types but there are more options available.
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Standard Prints
| Quantity | Discount |
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| 25+ | 15% |
| 50+ | 20% |
| 75+ | 25% |
| 100+ | 30% |
| 200+ | 35% |
Foil Prints
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| 20+ | 10% |
| 25+ | 15% |
| 50+ | 20% |
| 75+ | 25% |
| 100+ | 30% |
Editor’s Note: It can sometimes be cheaper to purchase more invitations than you need to take advantage of these great savings. For example, 26 standard invitations are more affordable than 24.