Today, we take a moment to celebrate the Portuguese culture. From their traditions (such as the national costume), their symbols (the Grape which is considered a symbol of abundance and fireside comfort) all the way to their language and festivals.
We have the incredible pleasure of being part of Festa Portuguesa this weekend at Emperors Palace. So, we thought we would post a quick vocabulary lesson on how to greet people in Portuguese. Just so that you can feel right at home at the festival.
(For more handy phrases, visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvqxMwy7oo for Food and Drinks and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtglloAwW8k to learn how to say 'Thank You'.)
"This top-end event is the first of its kind in terms of
cultural authenticity and it's designed to highlight and uplift the Portuguese
community of South Africa and showcases elements of Portuguese influence in
Brazil, Angola and Mozambique.
It's a fact that every time we eat, drink, socialize with
friends and family and listen to music, it’s a celebration. It’s what we do,
it’s who we are.
One of the things we love most about our culture is how the
ordinary experiences of daily life are transformed into something of substance.
You'll have the opportunity to walk through a replica of a traditional
Portuguese village and pick out fresh fruit and vegetables at an open air
market, finding the perfect cheese, cured meats, olives and wine or walk into a
patisserie with so many delightful choices you'd be hard pressed to choose only
one.
Visit our many well known Portuguese restaurateurs who will
prepare rich full-flavoured dishes. Our kids are so important to us, and so
much of our lives is focused around them. This s a perfect opportunity to keep
kids happy and parents free to indulge.
An incredible kids activity area, complete with an
outstanding water world awaits them. Minders will keep your little ones entertained.
As for the teens, we haven't forgotten to create an amazing experience for you
too. Some of you may have had the privilege of experiencing the Carnival in
Rio, and for those who haven't, no need to save for a plane ticket, we'll bring
Brazil to you. On Saturday evening the 26th of October, we will recreate a Rio
carnival parade complete with the legendary DJ Paul Almeida and a Samba band
all the way from Brazil. Universities will receive a budget, choose a theme,
build a float, create costumes, and music to represent their themes. Whist
enjoying the delicate summer sun and taking in the sounds of your favourite
local and international entertainers, sip one of our very popular Caipirinhas
(made with the original Cashaca) or a Katemba (Coke infused with red wine) or
simply indulge in one of our Portuguese beers and drafts like Superbock."
... Obrigado!
Source: http://www.emperorspalace.co.za/peermont/content/en/emperors/emperors-get-excited?oid=73470&sn=Detail+Resort&pid=32664
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