Explore fascinating international events, celebrations, and cultural phenomena from around the world. All through the lens of learning European Portuguese. From Saint Patrick’s Day to Eurovision, and global awareness days to quirky curiosities, these posts offer insights, Portuguese language practice, and engaging audio content to expand your knowledge while improving your skills. They also highlight how these days are celebrated in Portugal.
On the 21st of May 2022, join us in commemorating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (Dia Mundial da Diversidade Cultural para o Diálogo e o Desenvolvimento). This initiative honours the richness of global cultures and highlights the essential role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace and sustainable development. Historical Significance The … Read more
Olá pessoal! Today, we’re diving into an important topic that hits close to home for us in Portugal: World Water Day (O Dia Mundial da Água). It’s essential to explore how this global event relates to our beautiful country and the challenges we are facing particularly the ongoing drought (seca). So, let’s grab a cup … Read more
Have you ever wondered about the significance of Port Wine in Portugal? While officially celebrated on September 10th, coinciding with the demarcation of the Douro region, some enthusiastic individuals in the U.S. have adopted January 27th as an additional day to celebrate this exquisite wine. Why not? Let’s Celebrate International Port Wine Day in Portugal. … Read more
Although the right for women to vote has been achieved, on the 8th of March, we celebrate International Women’s Day in Portugal to remember the achievements of women who, throughout history, have fought for their rights and against prejudice. Regardless of national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political divisions. The Date The date is not … Read more
It was the UN General Assembly that proclaimed the 15th of May as International Family Day: O Dia da Família. And was celebrated for the first time in 1994. The celebration aims, among other things, to highlight the importance of family structure and its prominence as the basis of early childhood education. So to celebrate … Read more
Every year on 21 February, people around the world celebrate International Mother Language Day: a day dedicated to recognising the importance of languages, linguistic diversity and the cultural heritage carried within them. The day was proclaimed by UNESCO in November 1999 and has been observed internationally since 2000. But what exactly is a mother language? … Read more
Today is International Spicy Food Day, and the purpose of the holiday is to spice up our lives by giving our taste buds the chance to experience a variety of flavourful ingredients. Remember that variety is the spice of life! Prepare food with ingredients such as chillis, pepper and cumin to give today’s food some … Read more
Today is International Thank You Day. It’s a relatively unknown holiday and its origins are not known for sure. However, it’s speculated to have started on the internet. 11 de Janeiro It’s an annual celebration on January 11th and simply serves to remind us to be thankful and count our blessings. The motto for today … Read more
According to legend, in the third century, there was a Christian priest by the name of Valentine. The Emperor of the time, Claudius II, had outlawed marriage for young men because, in his view, unmarried men made better soldiers. Valentine disobeyed the law and continued to marry couples in secret until being discovered. This led … Read more