Maria Adelaide de Bragança van Uden, a Heroic Portuguese Princess in World War II HistoryPortugalTopics of the World March 14, 2012 2 Her code name in the O5 Austrian resistance group in World War II was “Mafalda”, but in [...]
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts) FoodHistoryPortugalTopics of the World February 8, 2012 6 Pastéis de Nata are one of the most famous Portuguese pastries. Once you put your feet for [...]
Magusto: a Portuguese Autumn celebration CelebrationsPortugalTopics of the World November 9, 2011 1 Magusto is a popular festivity in Portugal, especially on Saint Simon’s Day (29th September), All Saint’s Day (1st [...]
Fátima: the most famous Portuguese centre of Christian pilgrimage HistoryPortugalReligionTopics of the World October 21, 2011 October is Virgin Mary’s month. In Portugal, it’s time to pay a special visit to Our Lady [...]
Poetry and music: a Portuguese liaison HistoryLanguagesMusic, Art & CinemaPortugalTopics of the World August 10, 2011 2 Portuguese, also called A Língua de Camões in honour of our greatest poet Luiz Vaz de Camões [...]
Crowns, flowers and 30 loaves: Festa dos Tabuleiros in Portugal CelebrationsHistoryPortugalTopics of the World July 22, 2011 7 The Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays) is one of the most important celebrations in Portugal. [...]
The man who saved 30,000 refugees HistoryPeoplePortugalTopics of the World June 22, 2011 5 On May 7, 1945 the German troops surrendered in Western Europe. It was considered the end of [...]
Folar: a Portuguese Easter Tradition CelebrationsFoodPortugalTopics of the World May 4, 2011 6 Easter in Portugal is a very special occasion for godparents and their godchildren. The tradition says the [...]
Portugal’s Young Fado Generation Music, Art & CinemaPeoplePortugalTopics of the World March 25, 2011 16 “Fado… só quando a saudade vem”… “Fado, only when the saudade comes…” …with these words and her [...]
A Portuguese Lovers’ Tradition CelebrationsClothingLanguagesMusic, Art & CinemaPortugalTopics of the World February 11, 2011 10 “Lenços dos Namorados” (Sweetheart Handkerchiefs or Fiancée Handkerchiefs) are handkerchiefs made of linen or cotton and embroidered [...]
How we celebrate New Year in Portugal CelebrationsPortugalTopics of the World January 5, 2011 11 As you know, I’m living in the Netherlands where I spent my last New Year. If I [...]
Portugal abroad: a historical journey through Europe BelgiumPortugalTopics of the WorldTravel December 8, 2010 15 Today Portugal celebrates Our Lady of Conception’s Day. She was proclaimed the godmother and Queen of Portugal [...]