Latest news and stories about tradition in Portugal for expats and residents.
Every year, Arouca ascends to 711 metres at Senhora da Mó to fulfil a tradition made of faith, legend and dried cod. A chronicle by João da Silva.
Rabanadas, a traditional Portuguese sweet similar to French toast, are considered the country's oldest dessert, dating back to Roman times.
Santarém gathers the flavours and traditions of Portugal once again for the 45th edition of the festival, featuring music and entertainment over 11 days.
Bragança aims to establish itself as a reference in the production and valorisation of cereals and will apply to be the European Cereal City in 2027. The announcement was made this Friday, World Bread Day, with the local authority seeking to give visibility to the cereal tradition of Trás-os-Montes and the work carried out by farmers, companies, and researchers.
A product with Protected Geographical Indication, Odivelas White Marmalade is the main star of the event “Odivelas Conventual – Confectionery at the Monastery”, taking place between October 16th and 18th. Learn the history and secrets of this “Delicacy of Love”.
The Duke and Duchess of Braganza share images of their visit to Fátima.
On the cloudy morning of Sunday, October 11, 160 cyclists once again challenged the steep climb of Rampa do Vale de Santo António. Created in the 1940s, the tradition has been pedalling again in the capital for five years.
The international pilgrimage on 12 and 13 October to the Sanctuary of Fátima is one of those that brings the most pilgrims to the Marian shrine.
“Fabricaal: Tempo para o Tempo” brings together archives, personal testimonies, and photographs by Cátia Castel-Branco. The factory, founded in 1930 in Reguengos de Monsaraz, still maintains century-old looms.
The sound of cowbells took over the town, the birthplace of the carnival figures that invade the streets to 'card' the girls, in what was the first edition of the Ronco festival.
Let us not necessarily end the tradition. Let us transform it. Let us make integration an experience of belonging, empathy, solidarity, critical thinking, and responsibility. Opinion by Luís Fernandes
An analysis of the future of the canned sardine industry in Portugal and whether traditional practices are likely to evolve.
The last 'picareto' boat built by master shipwright Manuel Pires Fontes, from Ortiga in the municipality of Mação, will join the collection of the Navy Museum, culminating a preservation process for this traditional vessel that began nearly two decades ago.
It is necessary to preserve and innovate basketry in Portugal to face challenges such as the advanced age of artisans and competition from low-priced pieces arriving from Asia. This is a warning from the Passa ao Futuro Association, which has been working to engage new generations and ensure this craft does not disappear.
The grape harvests marked several generations. Mine was one of them. They were not arduous work. They were days of celebration, joy, and lively socialising.
Despite being dangerous, this is an old city tradition that continues to captivate tourists.
Wines produced in Cabeção can now use the “Vinho de Talha” designation on their labels, a milestone considered historic for preserving a centuries-old tradition rooted in the town's identity. Local producers are experiencing this year's harvest with renewed satisfaction.
Manuel Telles Bastos is no longer the youngest bullfighter in the Ribeiro Telles dynasty. A highly regarded figure in bullrings, he recently celebrated 20 years of his professional career in Estremoz. The text explores his family's multi-generational influence in the world of bullfighting and his personal reflections on faith and politics, highlighting the cultural divide between the author and the traditionalist values held by the Telles Bastos family.
The singer from Trás-os-Montes has dedicated over a decade to researching traditional Portuguese music. The album 'Pastoral 2.0' is a tribute to Trás-os-Montes and that part of Portuguese culture.
Industrial mass production has standardised bakeries, erasing traditional flavours, shapes, and techniques that must be recovered through rigorous innovation.
A demonstration of faith and love for the city will take place this month in Lisbon. The Santo Antônio washing ceremony is a procession through the city streets in honour of Lisbon's patron saint, who also has many devotees in Brazil. The procession has existed since 2022 and attracts more worshippers each year. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 20 September, with the time and route yet to be announced. The event organisers highlight on social media that it will be an incredible celebration, full of vibrant colours and energetic music. The tradition of washing churches originated from ancient practices of preparing temples for religious festivals, which evolved in Brazil through the encounter of different cultures. This year's programme includes two Afro-Brazilian percussion workshops on 10 and 12 September at Fábrica Braço de Prata, led by Júlio Brechó and Luísa Fernandes, to prepare participants for the main procession.
On October 4th, the Confraria da Chanfana of Vila Nova de Poiares celebrates its 25th anniversary, and the celebration will feature “tons of chanfana”. Mentioned in Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, discover the origin of this traditional dish, which is steeped in history, legends, and disputes.
A report travels through the Coimbra region to tell the story of the women who, for generations, have kept alive the recipe created by the Carmelites in the city. Rafael Tonon accompanied the NYT on site.
An analysis of how traditional kiosks are disappearing as social gathering spots.
From viral ceramics to traditional fried dough pastries, and from first-time exhibitors to veterans: in the Lisbon parish of Carnide, there is plenty to see, hear, buy, eat, and drink at this annual event that brings together diverse urban groups.
On Expresso da Manhã, Paulo Baldaia speaks with journalist Margarida Nogueira, who wrote in the Expresso magazine about the struggle of women who want to see themselves as pauliteiras and encounter various forms of resistance, but also support from where it was least expected.
The 'master of churros', as he is known, says that without churros we take away 'a piece of the fair's soul'. The Oliveira family has been selling them for 82 years and guarantees that the recipe remains 'exactly the same'.
The Chambel family has been bringing eels to the São Mateus Fair since 1942, a tradition spanning four generations. Paulo Chambel, now running the restaurant, admits: 'I only eat them during this season, they taste different.'
