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eTwinning Project“Easter Traditions

in Portugal”

PORTUGAL

National Flag

This is our republican national flag . It is divided in two colours: dark green and red.

Five most importantcultural symbols

Music:Fado, an important hallmark of Portugal national

identity

Wines: white wine and red wine

Port wine

Galo de Barcelos

The “Galo de Barcelos” is a national symbol of Portugal. It represents honesty, trust, integrity and honour. It is thought to bring good luck.

Seafood

Bacalhau-Codfish

On Easter Sunday, the day that celebratesthe resurrection of Jesus Christ, severaltraditions and rituals are followedthroughout the day in Portugal.

Streets are decorated with flowers.

THE FIGURE OF CHRIST IS KISSED

SPECIAL EASTER FOOD AND SWEETS

EASTER BUNNY

EASTER EGGS AND ALMONDS

Roast lamb is usually eaten on EasterSunday

The Easter cake - Folar

The Easter Cake –”Folar”is made of water, salt, sugar, eggs and wheat flour.

The godfather usually offers the “folar” to hisgodson/goddaughter.

Work done by class 6th C

Santa Cruz da Trapa School, Portugal

Teacher: Maria João Ribeiro