Commemorations for the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution begin in Portugal | Video

Lisbon (Portugal), Apr 25 (EFE) - The commemorations for the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal, which ended the dictatorship, began Thursday in Lisbon with a military ceremony in the central 'Praça do Comércio'.

The event was presided over by the Portuguese president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who was accompanied by the prime minister, Luís Montenegro, and members of his government, apart from the highest legislative, judicial, and military authorities.

CAMERA: CARLOTA CIUDAD.

FOOTAGE OF THE MILITARY PARADE IN PRACA DO COMÉRCIO, IN THE HEART OF LISBON,

SOUNDBITES OF MARIA JOAO DIOGO AND ALEXANDRE PEDRO.

TRANSLATION:

1. "When we have 50 fascists in Parliament in the year in which the 50th anniversary of April 25 is commemorated there has to be another April 25".

2. "I think it was important to bring my son here so that from an early age he begins to understand what democracy and freedom are".

Metadata

Date: 25/04/2024 11:58 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 235 seconds
Reference: 7001357912
Relevance: Normal