Lisbon people belong to varied groups with diverse religious beliefs. Lisbon people are basically fun-loving, jovial and more inclined towards different cultural activities and nocturnal parties.
The Indigenous People of Lisbon
70% of the original population of Lisbon comprises the Portuguese. The European, Brazilian and Macau minority communities compose another 20%, and the rest 10% is made up of descendants of Black African. However, the indigenous Lisbon population without any lawful citizenship are treated as second-class citizens.
Intrinsic Nature of Lisbon People
By nature, the inhabitants of Lisbon are very jovial, spending their leisure times partying, dinning, drinking, singing and dancing at the clubs. Their active
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participations in varied cultural activities speak lot about their beliefs and practices. Most of the inhabitants of Lisbon earn their living as industrial workers in the heavily industrialized metropolitan region of the capital.
Cultural and Traditional Activities of Lisbon People
The traditional activities of the people of Lisbon are intrinsically associated with the rich age-old culture of the land. The "Festas dos Santos Populares" or the "Feast Days of the Popular Saints" held in the month of June is among the popular traditional practices of Lisbon population. The reason for following this tradition is to get an ideal life partner, due to the blessings of Santo António. This is basically an occasion of festivity, characterized by jovial street parades, multi-colored ribbons, melodious music and aromas of basil and grilled sardines. The Santo António traditional practice includes a game as well, played on the eve of the main occasion.
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