PortugalMembers: Luis Aguiluz Ricardo Nájera German Sabillon

Portugal language

Portuguese is a Romance language and the official language of Portugal. Portuguese is one of the major languages of the world (the sixth most spoken language worldwide), spoken by about 200 million people on four continents.

COMMON WORDS AND PHRASES

English Portuguese

good morning bom dia

good afternoon boa tarde

good evening boa noite

yes sim

no não

please por favor

thank youmen say "obrigado;" women say "obrigada"

goodbye adeus

Symbols

Flag: The national flag of Portugal was

officially introduced in 1911, after the introduction of the republican regime in the 5 October 1910 Revolution.

The Portuguese shield is the result of centuries of modifications and alterations.

The armillary sphere was initially the personal badge of the future king Manuel I of Portugal

The cross of the Order of Christ has been a national emblem since the reign of Manuel I, former great master of the Order.

The legendary Galo de Barcelos is widespread as a souvenir of Portugal.

Subcultures

There are not many subcultures in Portugal that can be pointed out from the obvious. Most people are considerate and do not like to stand away from the main crowds around them.

Ways they Celebrate Weddings Today the young couple is more

likely to go to a wedding reception following the marriage ceremony.

During the reception there is much traditional music, dancing, plenty of sea food and other delicacies, and much wine.

At the reception there is much dancing and laughing and the telling of stories about the bride and the groom.

Religion

The overwhelming majority of Portuguese are Roman Catholics. 

There are small numbers of Muslims, Jews, and Protestants.

81%

3%1%7%8%

Religions in Portugal (Census 2011)

Catholicism    Other Christianity    Others    No Religion    Undeclared   

Catholicism is at the center of Portuguese life.

Churches occupy a prominent physical location in almost every Portuguese village. 

Government Type

Republic ruled by a Constitution.President: Aníbal Cavaco Silva

Counter Cultures in Portugal

The Boom Festival

The Boom Festival is a biennial transformational festival in Portugal. The festival features music performances and a broad variety of visual art exhibits.

Common celebrations

Generally is with a birth cake or going to a especial restaurant like Japanese restaurant or Thai restaurant (exotic) or have a trip like cruises, travel in an island or country.

•Going out to dinner, birthday cake, spend time with family