Portugal Made by: André Lopes Diogo Martins Inês Rita Marcelo Martins Miguel Rafael

Portuguese food The Portuguese gastronomy is very rich. It has Mediterranean and Atlantic influences, as well as marks of the country’s colonial past due to the variety of spices used as seasoning. Portugal is famous for its wines, olive oil, “enchidos” (type of sausage) and cheese among other products. The famous “Vinho do porto” (down) and the notorious “Azeite Oliveira da Serra” (above), both internationally awarded Portuguese products. An “enchido”: “chouriço” consisting in different types of meat wrapped in pig’s gut.

Portugal's gastronomy “Cozido À Portuguesa” “Caldo Verde” This is probably the most famous Portuguese piece of gastronomy: it is composed by: various vegetables such as cabbages, carrots and potatoes; boiled meat (cow or pig) and “enchidos”. “Caldo Verde” Another widespread Portuguese dish, is the “Caldo Verde” soup. It is the main ingredient, the cabbage, that gives it it’s green colour and unique flavor. It also incorporates potatoes and onions and it is usually served with chopped “chouriço”.

“Bacalhau à Brás” “Feijoada” The “Bacalhau à Brás” is a typical Portuguese dish made with unraveled cod, fried thin potatoes, finely sliced fried onions, scrambled eggs, olives and chopped parsley. “Bacalhau à Brás” “Feijoada” The base of the “Feijoada” consists in boiled beans and meat, and is often served with rice. In Portugal, the recipe can differ a bit, for example, in the northwest (regions of Minho and Douro) it is mainly used white beans while in to the northeast, they’re replaced with red ones. The “Feijoada” also includes other elements such as vegetables (tomato, carrots and/or cabbage) and “enchidos”.

“Pastéis de nata” “Filhós” In the pastry section, Portugal has got a very popular specialty, the “pastéis de nata”. Although they can be tasted in almost any café and bakery, the original recipe is an exclusive secret of the “Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém ” (a factory in the Lisbon neighborhood of Belém) in Lisbon. There, one can eat them still hot, and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. This specialty was elected one of Portugal’s 7 gastronomical wonders. “Filhós” A more regional element of Portugal’s pastry is the “filhós” since it is cooked mainly in the interior zone of Portugal, during the time of Christmas. The dough is made with flour and eggs (sometimes pumpkin or orange zest is also added). Then, it is molded into shape, and fried in olive oil, or vegetable oil. To top it off, they’re sprinkled with sugar or cinnamon.

Religious Holidays In Portugal, the most adopted religion is the Catholicism and therefore our religious holidays are related to that. The most popular in Portugal might be Christmas, that we celebrate as the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December. The second most popular is “Sexta-feira Santa” (Holy Friday) that is celebrated a day before Easter where we pray the judgment, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.

Civilian Holidays The history of Portugal is one of the richest of Europe and it was in the origin of many civilian holidays. Here’s two of the most celebrated. On 25th of April we celebrate the fall of the dictatorship regime, that ended this day in 1974, and also the proclamation of freedom. From 1580 to 1640 Portugal was ruled by the Filipine dynasty of Spain, and after the Portuguese made a revolution and claimed their independence again in the 1st of December, that day was then made a holiday.

10th of June. This holiday is officially called “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, of Camões and of the Portuguese Communities). The fact that it is held in the death day of one of the greatest Portuguese poets, Luís de Camões, consists a reminder of ages past, as well as all the Portuguese in foreign ground.

Traditions in Marriage There are many traditions for the celebration of marriage in Portugal. Some are more recent than others and some are equivalent to the ones in other countries. In addition, many of their origins are still unknown. Here’s some of them: The white dress It may seem odd, but the tradition for the bride to be dressed in white for her wedding is not very old, as one would think. It was in the ninetieth century, when Queen Victoria of England used a white dress for her marriage with Albert of Saxe Coburg that this fashion became so popular (and Portugal is no exception).

The Bride’s “Fantastic Four” According to tradition, the bride should arrive at the altar bearing: -Something old which represents her connection with her family origins and her past. -Something new, that symbolizes the married life ahead, in hopes that it is full of happiness and good fortune. -Something blue, symbol of purity and fidelity of the couple. -Something borrowed, that represents the family and friend’s best wishes for the couple.

The Weeding Rings Throwing Rice The tradition to exchange wedding rings (the bride and the groom) goes back to the times of Ancient Rome, were couples would do this to perpetuate their love. They placed it in the ring finger according to a greek legend that said that the vein inside this finger was connected to the heart. Throwing Rice In Portugal, it is one of the funniest parts of marriage: to throw rice at the groom and bride when they’re coming together out of church! This “ritual” was probably adopted from Chinese culture where the rice is a symbol of fertility.

Portuguese Traditions Outfits (Portuguese folklore) Music(“Fado”) Christmas Popular Saints Portuguese bullfighting Portuguese knitting Portuguese art Portugal’s regions

Regions of “Trás-os-Montes” and “Alto Douro” Outfits Regions of “Trás-os-Montes” and “Alto Douro” “Caretos” “Pauliteiros”

Region of “Minho”

Region of “Douro Litoral” Region of “Beira Alta” Region of “Douro Litoral”

Region of “Beira Litoral” Region of “Beira Baixa”

Region of “Estremadura” Region of “Ribatejo”

Region of “Alentejo” Region of “Algarve”

Region of “Madeira” (portuguese island) Region of “Açores” (Portuguese island)

Fado The “Fado” is a musical style belonging only to Portugal. Generally, it is sung by one person (the “fadista”) acompanied by a classic guitar or a Portuguese guitar. Amália Rodrigues (women in the picture) was one of the most acknowledged “fadistas” whose fame went beyond borders. Even after her death, she is still considered by many, the greatest “fadista” of all time.

Christmas traditions “Madeiro” Christmas decoration “Presépio”

Popular Saints June is the month of the Popular Saints (“Santos Populares”): Saint Anthony on the 13th, Saint John on the 24th and Saint Peter on the 29th . Roasted sardine, street dancing and popular verses are this time’s biggest attractions.

Portuguese Bullfighting

Regional Portuguese knitting (“Bordado”) “Bordado” of “Madeira” “Bordado” of “Viana do Castelo” “Bordado” of “Castelo Branco”

Portugusese Art A “filigrana” is an ornamental piece made of very thin threads and tiny metal balls engraved in pattern-like figures. Nowadays, these pieces can be seen notoriously in the North Region of Portugal; sometimes they’re still used in the traditional bride’s dress and in the women’s folklore vests.

(Portuguese ceramic work) “Galo de Barcelos” (Barcelos rooster) “Azulejo” (Portuguese ceramic work)