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 [...]
Best of of 2010: a world tour in twenty-three posts ArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaCelebrationsChinaCosta RicaHondurasIndiaIrelandJapanKyrgyzstanNew ZealandPeruPhilippinesPocketCulturesPolandPortugalRomaniaSpainThailandThe NetherlandsTopics of the WorldUSAZambia December 31, 2010 2 We’d like to say goodbye to 2010 wıth a world tour of favourite posts from each of [...]
Palheiros in Costa Nova, Portugal EconomyMusic, Art & CinemaPortugalTopics of the World December 20, 2010 Sandra sent this photo of some Portuguese houses – called Palheiros – found in Costa Nova, on [...]
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 [...]