"Matar o bicho" – Origin & meaning
- Literally: “to kill the animal”
- Meaning: to drive away the small hunger in the morning (in former times often accompanied by an alcoholic drink)
Breakfast: Pastries
- Pastel de nata (cinnamon?)
- Pao de leite
- Croissant brioche
- Pão Caseiro (white farmer's bread; natural, toasted, grilled) e.g. with lots of butter (cheese, ham)
- Papo Secos (“Bolas” = round rolls)
Breakfast: Popular spreads
- “Doce” - often homemade and made from regional fruits such as figs, oranges or quinces
- Specialties: “Doce de Tomate” & “Doce de Abobora” (pumpkin)
- Salted butter
- Honey
Breakfast: Drinks
- Fresh orange juice
- Café (Bica / Espresso)
- Café Pingado
- Garoto
- Galão
- Meia de Leite
- Abatanado
- Café com Cheirinho
From strong espresso (“Café”/“Bica”) to milky varieties such as “Galão” and “Meia de Leite” to specialties with alcohol (“Café com Cheirinho”), Portugal offers a diverse coffee culture for every taste.
History - Milestones in Portuguese history
1143 Founding of the Kingdom of Portugal (independence from León)
1249 Completion of the Reconquista (conquest of the Algarve)
1415 Start of the voyages of discovery (conquest of Ceuta)
1498 Vasco da Gama reaches India
1580-1640 Iberian Union (Portugal under Spanish rule)
1755 Great Lisbon earthquake
1910 Proclamation of the Republic
1974 Carnation Revolution
Achievements
- Leading in renewable energies with over 60% of electricity from wind, water and sun: https://youtu.be/_kIL_xJjPUg
- Strong position in sustainable tourism Portugal – die Westküste von der Algarve nach Lissabon | Wunderschön | ARD Reisen
- International recognition for quality of life and safety
- Successful digitalization of public services
Music
1. Fado (traditional)
Amália Rodrigues (Icon of Fado)
Carlos do Carmo
Mariza (modern fado interpreter)
2. Pop/rock (modern & popular)
Xutos & Pontapés (rock band)
David Carreira (Pop)
The Gift (Alternative/Pop-Rock)
Do not confuse:
Portugal. The Man = US band
3. música popular Portuguesa (folk music & folklore)
Traditional music styles, often with regional influences and instruments.
Quim Barreiros (folk music, accordion)
Ana Moura (fado & pop fusion)
D.A.M.A (modern pop music with traditional influences)
Current trends (2020s)
Fusion of fado with pop, electronic and hip-hop
Growing importance of Lusophone music (influences from Brazil, Africa)
Young artists such as Bárbara Bandeira, Dino D'Santiago and Slow J are shaping the scene
