June is the month when each Portuguese city celebrates its patron saint through parties that attract thousands. In Porto, Saint John is celebrated by using a plastic hammer to hit people. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro even took part. (AP Video: Helena Alves)
Thousands of locals and tourists celebrate Saint John in Porto by hitting each other with plastic hammers
June is the month when each Portuguese city celebrates its patron saint through parties that attract thousands. In Porto, Saint John is celebrated by using a plastic hammer to hit people. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro even took part. (AP Video: Helena Alves)