Culture

Learn about the Entrudo Chocalheiro tradition that takes place during Carnival in the village of Podence.

Discover the heartwarming tradition of the Presépio Gigante in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.

Learn more about the Lusitano horse, a versatile breed that originated in Portugal.

António tells Vítor about one of his favourite plays.

Happy Portugal Day!

Spring is here, so it’s time to learn about the Portuguese tradition of “Os Maios”!

Magusto is a celebration that happens on o Dia de São Martinho in Portugal. Follow along for an amusing retelling of the legend of St. Martin, and to find out what type of food and drinks you can enjoy on this day.

Have you tried a pastel de nata?

Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that are built and displayed along the streets. Cascatas means waterfalls or cascades, but here it refers to models of miniature villages, showing scenes from life long ago.

Learn about the controversy surrounding bullfighting in Portugal.

Learn how to celebrate New Years Eve, Portuguese style!

Dia de Santo António is celebrated in Lisbon in the month of June. Find out what Sofia and Júlio plan to do during the event.

The Serralves Museum is a prominent museum of contemporary art, surrounded by a large park and gardens.

The Fonseca family is a Portuguese family that celebrates Easter according to the traditional customs. Susana has been cleaning frantically to prepare her house for this special occasion, but not everything will go according to plan.

A mother and son make a shopping list for their family New Year’s celebration.