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Holidays:
Liberation Day- April 25
National Day- June 10
New Year's Eve/Day- December 31–January 1,
Culture & Lifestyle:
rich influences from African, Brazilian, Latin, and Asian cultures
this is evident in Portuguese cuisine, music, dance, architecture, and traditional customs
the nation's best-known musical form is the
fado
, believed to have originated among 16th-century sailors.
Sports:
soccer is the most popular sport; people like to watch it both live and on television
there is bullfighting in Portugal; unlike in Spain, it is illegal for bullfighters to kill the bulls
Music &Clothing:
the secular tradition of troubadour singing became popular in the Middle Ages
typically consists of bouffant long skirts for women and shortened leggings, waist coasts and sombreros for men.
Religion:
T
he proportion of Catholics is among the highest in Europe, around 94 percent
Cuisine:
often served in huge portions compared to other European cultures
classic Portuguese meals often include
sardinhas assadas
or
pastéis de bacalhau
and
caldo verde
apart from beef, veal, and mutton, pork is a favorite among the Portuguese
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