Made in Portugal, a Barcelos Rooster object that brings happiness A metal rooster object made in Barcelos, northern Portugal, Europe. Vivid colors unique to Southern Europe are applied by hand painting. The comical expression is very charming and healing. Each one has a unique, hand-painted face, and the rooster's body is colorfully decorated with heart marks and tulip-like flower patterns. This rooster is called the "Rooster of Barcelos" and is loved in Portugal as a charm to receive "God's protection and good luck." This is a saying that comes from one of the most famous legends in Portugal, in which a rooster helps pilgrims, and the rooster is also the national bird of Portugal.