Best Portuguese Painter Honoured: Júlio Pomar ♦ Almost one year after his death, Secrets from Portugal pays homage to one of the best Portuguese painters of all times. Júlio Pomar died on May 22nd 2018 with 92 years old. He knew, like no other, how to honour the Portuguese painting and left behind an immortal legacy […]
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Portuguese Traditions: The Amazing Craftsmanship Of Hand-Painted Tiles
Portuguese Traditions: The Amazing Craftsmanship Of Hand-Painted Tiles ♦ Hand-painted tiles, also known as Azulejos, are a traditional and ancient art form popular in Portugal. It involves a specific way of hand-painting tin-glazed ceramic tilework, usually with blue or yellow paint. These marvellous artworks can be found both indoors and outdoors, especially in churches, palaces, schools, restaurants, bars, hospitals, subway […]
Camané: Interview with the Singer that took Fado across borders
Camané is a Portuguese Fado singer. Over the past few years, Portugal has become one of the most coveting benchmarks when it comes to tourism, mainly due to its emotive character. Portuguese music finds itself at the centre stage and Secrets from Portugal had the pleasure to interview Camané, one of the illustrious names known […]
Ourivesaria Tavares develops innovative yet classic jewellery designs
Established in 1922, Ourivesaria Tavares is one of the most prestigious goldsmithery factories in Portugal, based in Póvoa de Varzim. They are best known for creating jewellery and sacred art pieces that amalgamate an unrivalled level of tradition and innovation. In all of their creations, they focus on using only the best materials and techniques […]