Explore international celebrations that take place in Portugal. Although not Portuguese traditions, there are locations in Portugal that host them for immigrant communities. Learning European Portuguese through vocabulary and cultural discussions linked to these events.
Every year, during the first week of September, the Feira da Dieta Mediterrânica in Tavira brings the historic centre of the city to life. For several days, the historic centre of Tavira fills with music, food, crafts, exhibitions, workshops and cultural performances inspired by the traditions of the Mediterranean. But the Feira is about much … Read more
☘️ Saint Patrick’s Day is not traditionally celebrated in Portugal. However, it is an important cultural and religious celebration in Ireland 🇮🇪. Because I’m half Irish myself, I wanted to share a little about this day with you. In this Saint Patrick’s Day (European Portuguese listening practice A2) video, you can practise your listening while … Read more
Thanksgiving might not be a Portuguese tradition, but Portugal has its own way of honouring the harvest season through local festivals in September and October. These events showcase our country’s rich agricultural heritage, with local produce, wine, and traditions taking centre stage. However, as more Americans visit and live in Portugal, Thanksgiving celebrations have started … Read more
Do we celebrate Halloween in Portugal? In this free advanced Portuguese lesson, discover the unique traditions and cultural nuances! What you’ll learn in this video: Here, you’ll find more information about All Saints’ Day and Halloween in Portugal. Want to take your learning even further? 📚 Get access to the exclusive PDF with written exercises, … Read more
A Modern Celebration alongside Portuguese Traditions Olá pessoal! Ever wondered how Halloween is celebrated in Portugal? As someone with both Irish and Portuguese heritage, I find this topic fascinating. When I moved to Portugal with my parents in 1990, Halloween in Portugal was unknown here. Over the years, it has gained popularity among children but … Read more
Happy Saint Brigid’s Day! 🌼 On this special day, in Ireland, we celebrate the life and legacy of St. Brigid, one of Ireland’s patron saints. Her contributions to Irish Christianity, including the founding of the important monastic community at Kildare, are truly remarkable. You may be wondering what this has to do with Portugal or … Read more
Where’s the craic? Saint Patrick’s Day isn’t a public holiday in Portugal, and it isn’t a traditional Portuguese celebration. Most Portuguese people don’t celebrate it as part of the Portuguese cultural calendar, and many may know very little about the day. However, if you live in an area with a large international community, you may … Read more