"The day of Portugal"
“The Day of Portugal” dates on every June 17-19. The festival consists of multiple international and local music acts, topnotch soccer, traditional foods and activities for the entire family. During the Festival, they play live Portuguese music, people usually get together and dance to the music.
Portguese tradtional meals
Caldo VerdeThe basic traditional ingredients for caldo verde are potatoes, Kale (although collard greens can be substituted), olive oil and salt Additionally garlic or onion may be added.
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COZIDO A PORTUGUESAIn Portugal, cozido à portuguesa is prepared with multitude of vegetables (beans, potatoes, carrots, turnips, cabbages, rice), meat (chicken, pork ribs, bacon, pork ear and trotters, various parts of beef), smoked sausages (chouriço, farinheira, morcela, blood sausage),
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BOLINHOS DE BACALHAU are typically made from a mixture of Potatoes bacalhau (codfish), eggs, parsley, and onion.
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Portuguese Music
Music types
ClassicalPortuguese music that reflects its rich history and privileged geographical location. which despite its firm European roots, nevertheless reflects the intercontinental cultural interactions begun in the Portuguese discoveries.
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Tradational/folk musicFado music is a form of Portuguese singing that is often associated with pubs , cafés and restaurants. This music genre has much earlier origins but is generally placed as being originated in the 1820’s in Portugal. Fado is generally known for how expressive in nature it is, as well as being profoundly melancholic.
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Popular musicIn popular music, there is a significant number of popular genres. These include rock, with popular acts including Xutos & Pontapés, The Gift (alternative rock), Fingertips (pop rock). Also hip-hop, with acts such as Da Weasel, Boss AC and Sam the Kid. other Portuguese generes have had significant international success. Other popular modern genres in Portugal include dance, house, kizomba and more
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Portuguese Dancesthe Portuguese traditional Folk dances are different in some regions but here are some of the Folk dances preformed the vira, chula, corridinho, tirana and fandango,
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