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The Grupo Etnográfico GENTE from Aguada de Cima is celebrating its 33rd anniversary with a commemorative dinner on March 21, 2026, at Quinta Vale do Junco. The event aims to bring together members, friends, and supporters to honor the group's contributions to preserving local cultural traditions and promoting ethnographic heritage through festivals, folklore events, and cultural initiatives. The evening features live music by Banda Polk, with participation costing 30 “Gentes.” The celebration emphasizes community involvement and the ongoing effort to keep regional traditions alive.
The Festival dos Moinhos is returning to Águeda, Portugal, on April 11-12, 2026, for its second edition. This event celebrates the traditional heritage of old mills, highlighting their cultural, historical, and scenic significance within the Rota dos Moinhos de Portugal. Over two days, the festival offers activities that explore local traditions related to milling, gastronomy, and storytelling, fostering community engagement and promoting Águeda as a key location for this cultural route. The festival aims to connect past and present, emphasizing the preservation of local identity and heritage through a series of cultural experiences and celebrations.
Living in Lisbon and dreaming of getting married? Applications are now open for the 'St. Anthony's Weddings', held on June 12th, the feast day of the patron saint of marriage. Immigrants residing in the city are eligible to apply for one of the 16 free spots available for civil or religious ceremonies. The initiative, organised by the Lisbon City Council and EGEAC, includes a selection process with interviews. Applications close on March 20th.
After all, it is 'Entrudo' because it takes place at the start of Lent! It mentions the associated festivities: the Burial of the Rich Brother, the reading of wills, masquerade balls with wooden and cardboard masks, carnival parades and processions.
The presidential candidate says there are traditions brought by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa that should be preserved. He gives a positive assessment of the campaign, focused 'on what was essential'.
In times past, wearing a hat was compulsory: from the military inspection at 18, through marriage, parties and ceremonies, right up until death.
'O Português Suave' sits down at the table to discuss words, traditions and small family squabbles. Between cod, Icelandic books and rather immodest Catalans, we talk about the language with a touch of humour.
