Snails, a Delicacy Loved by the People of Lisbon
A cold imperial (draft beer) is the best to go with snails, a delicacy loved by the people of Lisbon.
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Traditions
The Dia da Espiga Fills Lisbon with Life and Tradition
On the Dia da Espiga (day of the ear of a cereal plant, usually wheat), during the morning, the streets of Lisbon are invaded by street vendors selling branches of ears. Some carry them in wicker baskets, and some fill strong-coloured plastic big bowls with fresh branches.
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Procession of Senhor dos Passos: From Bairro Alto to São Roque
On the night of the 5th Sunday of the Lent, this year on the 18th of March, Bairro Alto comes out to celebrate. Not to sing fado or for a bohemian night, but for a public display of faith, the Procession of Senhor dos Passos: From Bairro Alto to São Roque.
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Traditional Boats of the Tagus River and Its Colourful Decorative Painting
About thirty years ago we developed a research on the decorative painting of the traditional boats of the Tagus River and we had the opportunity to know, at the time, one of the last popular painters, the master José Lopes. We found that little remained of this impressive legacy.
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After all, Are they Pastéis de Belém or Pastéis de Nata?
After all, are they Pastéis de Belém or Pastéis de Nata? The answer seems obvious but the doubts exist among the foreign tourists who visit Lisbon.
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