The photograph captures a bustling street festival in Lisbon, Portugal, late afternoon. The scene is dominated by a massive queue (fila) snaking along cobblestone streets, leading towards an outdoor stage where a live music event (evento) is underway. The mood is energetic and joyous; the crowd (galera) is vibrant with laughter, chatter, and swaying to the rhythm of the music. Sunlight streams through gaps in the surrounding buildings, casting long shadows and creating dramatic pools of light and shadow on the street. The people in the queue are a diverse mix – tourists and locals alike, dressed in colorful clothing, reflecting the city’s lively spirit. Some hold drinks (sem) or snacks; others have their faces painted with exuberant designs. I see (vejo) individual expressions of pure happiness (feliz), some lost in the music, others excitedly anticipating reaching the front. The energy (energia) is palpable – a shared sense of excitement and belonging. The stage itself features a Portuguese musician performing traditional Fado music, his voice carrying over the crowd. A large banner above him reads 'Toda Vez' ('Every Time'), hinting at a recurring event beloved by the community. Someone offers a heartfelt 'Obrigada' (thank you) to a volunteer handing out water bottles. Scattered around are handwritten notes and words (palavras), some attached to walls, others dropped on the ground – fragments of conversations, declarations of love, or simply expressions of feeling ('sinto'). In the foreground, slightly blurred due to shallow depth of field, sits a single person (lado) seemingly detached from the main crowd. They appear thoughtful, observing the scene with a quiet intensity; they feel (sentir) almost outside it, yet still connected to its essence. This individual’s presence adds a layer of melancholy and introspection to the otherwise exuberant atmosphere. A small group (vcs) is huddled together near the front of the queue, sharing inside jokes and boosting each other's spirits. The overall impression is one of collective joy and shared experience - a moment captured in time that feels both monumental ('enorme') and fleeting ('apenas'). It’s a feeling I know ('sei') – a sense of warmth, belonging, and appreciation for the simple beauty of human connection. I arrive (chego), adding myself to this vibrant tapestry, understanding its transient nature ('num'). To describe it is difficult, because so much emotion permeates the scene.