The Festival of São João: A lively, eagerly awaited traditional celebration
- By Elodie Ferreira
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The São João Festival is undoubtedly one of the most popular traditional events of the year. The fine weather is back, the sun is setting later and the heat is on: in other words, it’s the perfect atmosphere for a good-natured party. On the evening of June 23, almost anything goes! It’s even possible to […]
The Carnation Revolution
- By Elodie Ferreira
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A decisive year. Portugal no longer gives in. Since 1926, dictatorship has reigned. It suffocates, terrorizes and oppresses. The world of Salazar and Marcelo Caetano is coming to an end. On April 25, 1974, the Revolution began. Dictatorship and overseas wars By the middle of the 20th century, Portugal found itself in an unstable socio-economic […]
