JANUARY

Date

Event

Faro, Luz de Tavira, Tavira, Loulé, Moncarapacho and Olhão (Algarve region) - Charolas“Charolas” are groups that form spontaneously and get together to sing about religious or secular themes. They are found a bit all over the Algarve. There are Charolas get-togethers and competitions that represent and maintain the various forms of the traditional Charolas songs of this region.

Querença (Algarve region)– Festa das Chouriças- This traditional festival is in honor of St. Luís, the patron saint of animals, and is commonly known as the “Festa das Chouriças” (Smoked Pork Sausages Festival). In keeping with a secular tradition, all the people of the village, many of who work in agriculture and depend on pork for their nourishment, make a promise to St. Luis when they are buying a pig that if the animal has a healthy life then they in return will offer the saint a “chouriça”. It is these “chouriças” that are auctioned off during the festival. This event also includes a procession and a roasted “chouriça” tasting.

6

Funchal (Madeira)– Dia de Reis e Encerramento das Festas de Fim do Ano (Epiphany and the Closing of the Year End Festivities)

20

Santa Maria da Feira (North of Portugal)– Festa das Fogaceiras

21-24

Lisboa– Ballet Gulbenkian – The Foundation presents its 2nd Program: 2 world premiere choreographies under the artistic direction of Paulo Ribeiro. www.gulbenkian.pt

21– 25

BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa (Lisbon travel market) - Location: Parque das Nações

21-25

Lisboa–BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa (Lisbon travel market)Location: Parque das Nações

22, 24, 26 - 30 Jan – 1 Feb

Lisboa– The São Carlos National Theater – presents the Turandot by Giacomo Puccini. A production of the London Royal Opera House. www.saocarlos.pt