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*Source: Lisboa Secreta, Nacionalidade Portuguesa, and Staples
As you know, or may have already noticed, June is a very lively month for Portugal. The school year comes to an end, the exam season begins, and the Santos Populares come back to life in several cities!
Don't know what the Santos Populares are yet? We have a blog post that explains everything to you, and you can even practice a bit of Portuguese... Junho em Festa: Os Santos Populares!
To add even more to your experience, here are all the tips you need to have the best Santos Populares ever: Your Guide to Santos Populares! Here you will find various tips for the festivities from north to south of the country.
If you plan to go one day with your friends, take the opportunity to have a grilled meat sandwich or a sardine and listen to some traditional Portuguese music. Believe me, even without understanding, you will want to dance all day and night!
Santos Populares take place throughout the month of June and started last week. Did you attend any day?
If you haven't been yet, what are you most excited about? Which city do you plan to go to?
If you have already been, tell us about your experience. Did you enjoy it? Would you recommend this traditional Portuguese celebration to someone else?
See you e Bons Santos!
Juliane, OLS Community Manager - Portuguese