Portugal Day: Interesting Facts About the National Holiday

Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities Day, celebrated on June 10th, is the day that commemorates the death of Luís Vaz de Camões in 1580. It is also the day dedicated to the Holy Guardian Angel of Portugal, the country's protector, and is celebrated with a national holiday.

Portugal is a country with a remarkable history, full of unforgettable moments, where it has been the protagonist of great conquests and where it has also suffered several defeats, making it a set of important dates.

Among the most emblematic, and which is celebrated every year with pomp and circumstance, is June 10th. In this sense, discover some interesting facts about this holiday that has such a significant impact on Portuguese history.

#1 CCB
In 1993, on this special day for all Portuguese people, the inauguration of the Centro Cultural de Belém, a nationally important space located in the city of Lisbon, was also celebrated.

#2 RTP Internacional
In 1992, RTP began broadcasting the RTP Internacional channel. A way of reaching out to Portuguese people around the world.

#3 Culture Day
Across the world, few countries dedicate their national day not only to history and politics, but also to culture.

Portugal does so, since it chose this day not because it is the anniversary of a battle or coronation, but because it is the date of the death of Camões, a poet who died on June 10, 1580.

#4 Race Day

The Portugal Day has been celebrated since 1924. Since the Estado Novo, this day has also been known as Camões Day or Race Day.

After the Carnation Revolution, on April 25, 1974, June 10 became known as Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities Day.

#5 Portugal Day
Every year, this national holiday is filled with tributes. The President of the Republic participates, together with high-ranking officials of the State, in ceremonies intended to celebrate Portugal Day.

These celebrations take place throughout the country and even outside the national territory, with other Portuguese communities.

#6 Camões Day
The poet Luiz Vaz de Camões is one of the most remarkable writers in the history of Portuguese Literature. His work “Os Lusíadas” portrays an affirmation of the character and capabilities of the Portuguese, both through their conquests and victories, and through their talent and creativity.Fonte: SUPERCASA