Discover Portugal’s UNESCO heritage, from cultural traditions and historic places to the people, language and stories behind them.
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
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
In Portugal, we celebrate Port Wine on the 10th of September. However, internationally, January 27th is International Port Wine Day. The Centre for Wine Origins created this celebration in 2012 to protect its heritage. The Centre for Wine Origins, headquartered in Washington D.C., was founded in 2005 by the wine-growing regions of Champagne in France … Read more