Posts about international and global awareness, holidays, and celebrations, with Portuguese language examples and audio practice. They also feature how these days are celebrated in Portugal.
This year, for International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of remarkable women in Portugal. It is a day to recognise the contributions of women in society, culture, literature, music, and politics. In this short A1 reading lesson in European Portuguese, you can learn about three important Portuguese women: Follow along with the text to … Read more
On the 26th of August, we celebrate World Dog Day! This special day is dedicated to our beloved four-legged friends. But did you know that Portugal has a rich canine culture worth exploring? I know that in many foreign circles, there is mostly the opinion that dogs are mistreated in Portugal. I wish I could … Read more
Every year no dia 17 de Agosto, we celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day. In Portuguese, we call it O Dia do Gato Preto. I had known of this date before but didn’t know why it existed. The reason was eye-opening for sure. This event has its beginning in the United States but has since spread … Read more
Every year, on the 8th of August, we celebrate World Cat Day, also known as International Cat Day. This special day came about in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare to pay tribute to the most popular pet in the world – the cat. A Second Celebration Interestingly, people love cats so much … Read more
Olá a todos! Today, I want to take you on a journey through one of Portugal’s most cherished celebrations, O Dia da Criança. As a teacher who loves to weave Portuguese culture into language lessons, I find this holiday a perfect blend of fun and learning, especially if you have a young family. A Bit … Read more
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