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Travelers to Portugal will have a Chance to
Experience Local Culture Through Year-Round Celebrations
Festivals or Festas, allow travelers to
experience Portugal's rich history and culture. The Portuguese
people hold a deep respect for festivals which have its origins on ancient
tradition and religion. Some of these festivals have been in existence for many
centuries. Newer festivals (featuring art and movies) are also showcased
throughout the country, illustrating modern culrure within these
areas. Portuguese Festas are held throughout the year and
include religious festivals, pilgrimages, traditional dances, gastronomy,
processions, firework displays, music, literature and dance.
Year-round
events 2003 in Portugal
Fado at Ribeira Market
Aside from the
bustle made by the fish, fruit, vegetable and flowers vendors, you can also find
handicrafts from the Lisbon region, short-term exhibitions and more
recently - FADO performances. The performances take place on the upper
floor of this ancient marketplace where you can also savor Portuguese cuisine
and listen to the traditional music of Lisbon.
Flea Market
"Lisbon's
"Feira da Ladra" attracts crowds looking for that second-hand bargain.
The variety of goods and things that catch the eye is only matched by the
collectors on the lookout for some rarity or other." This flea market runs
every Tuesday and Saturdays from sunrise till 12.00 a.m.
S. Carlos National Theatre
The season opera
program features prominent soloists, conductors and singers. For further
information contact Fax: 351 213 253 083 Tel: 351 213
253 000
Coliseu dos
Recreios
The most
traditional Lisbon concert-house. For further information about events,
contact. Fax: 351 213 424 434 Tel: 351 213 240
585
Culturgest
Culturgest
manages and promotes several cultural, artistic and science events, exhibitions,
music, dance and theatre performances. For further information events contact.
Fax: 351 218 483 903 Tel: 351 217 905 454 E-mail: culturgest@cgd.pt
Website: www.cgd.pt/culturgest/index.htm
Centro Cultural de Belém
Belém Cultural
Centre is one of Portugal`s most symbolic institutions and plays a major role on
national cultural. For further information events contact. Fax:
213612560 Tel: 351 213 612 444 E-mail: ccb@ccb.pt
Website: www.ccb.pt
Atlantic
Pavilion
After the World
Exhibition - EXPO 98, the Atlantic Pavilion is where events, such as dance,
music and sport activities take place, Tel. 351 21 891 84 09 Fax: 351 21
891 8413 www.atlantico-multiusos.pt
For more information on
Festivals in Portugal or general information on Portugal, please call (800)
767-8842, or the Portuguese National Tourist Office at (212) 354-4403 or visit www.portugal.org
or www.portugalinsite.com
For more information on family
attractions in Portugal go to Portugal Family
Attractions
For more information on Hotels
and Resorts in Portugal go to Portugal - Hotels and Resorts
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