Get ready for a cultural celebration where East meets West through food, wine, and vibrant traditions! The "Chinese Styles, Portuguese Flavors" Sino-Portuguese Cultural Festival will take place on May 23 at Lisbon's iconic Belém Tower. Whether you're a foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious, this is an experience you won't want to miss.
Hosted by China's Nanfang Media Group and co-organized by South and the Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this unique event brings together the best of China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and local Portuguese culture. It's a free, open-to-all cultural exchange festival packed with flavor and fun.
(Photo:Belém Tower/ Pixabay)
Here's what's in store:
Cultural market & live tastings
Stroll through a vibrant outdoor market where you can sample authentic Chinese snacks, sip Guangdong spirits, and enjoy wines from Portuguese vineyards—all for free. Expect a feast of tastes, sights, and surprises.
Star chefs, cultural fusion, and food stories
Chefs from Cantonese, Macanese, and Portuguese culinary backgrounds will present their signature dishes on-site. Hear the fascinating stories behind each creation, especially the cultural fusion that makes these dishes unique, and savor the flavors.
"Guochao" Zone: Trendy Chinese culture meets Lisbon
Try on hanfu (traditional Chinese outfits), take memorable photos, or dive into hands-on workshops featuring calligraphy, papercutting, and ink painting, to be brought to you by the Lisbon Chinese School. Immerse yourself in traditional Chinese arts and create lasting memories.
Launch of the "Greater Bay Area Chinese–Portuguese Media Content Platform"
At the event, South, Guangdong's flagship international media outlet (formerly known as GDToday), will officially launch a new media platform designed to connect Chinese and Portuguese-speaking media through shared content and cultural cooperation. This initiative builds stronger bridges—not just in business, but in storytelling—helping international audiences better understand the real, diverse, and dynamic China and the Greater Bay Area.
Come celebrate with us!
This May, join us at the Sino-Portuguese Cultural Festival under the sunny skies in the beautiful "City of Seven Hills". Taste something new, learn something meaningful, snap some beautiful photos—and be part of a joyful celebration of culture, creativity, and community.
Date: May 23, 2025
Location: Jardim Vasco da Gama, Belém Tower, Lisbon
Admission: Free
About South (formerly GDToday):
South is Guangdong's flagship international media platform, delivering accurate, timely news and rich audiovisual content in English, Portuguese, French, Cantonese, and other languages. It organizes diverse business and cultural exchange events and shares compelling stories about China, particularly about the Greater Bay Area and Guangdong, and the Global South. With over 1,000 media partners worldwide and nearly 8 million followers across its overseas social media channels, South serves as the primary voice of Guangdong to the world.
Reporter: Li Fangwang
Poster: Cai Junru
Editor: Hu Nan, James, Shen He
