Hello from Portugal!

Learn about Heavenly Father’s children all over the world.

The flag of Portugal

Illustrations by Macky Pamintuan

Portugal is a country in southwest Europe. About 10 million people live there.

Beautiful Tiles

Blue and white tiles

Many buildings in Portugal are decorated with tiles called azulejos that make patterns or pictures.

Sun and Surf

A beach

Portugal is right next to the Atlantic Ocean, so it has many beautiful beaches. Surfing is a popular summer activity.

The Church in Portugal

A family reading together on a couch

Missionaries first came to Portugal in 1974. Today Portugal has about 45,000 Church members.

Tasty Food

Fish, a bottle of oil, and bread

People in Portugal often eat seafood and meat with olive oil, fresh herbs, and spices. Many meals also include rice, potatoes, or bread.

Lisbon Temple

The Lisbon Portugal temple

Portugal’s first temple was dedicated in 2019.

Activity

Barra do Lenço

A boy holding a red cloth

In this game, two teams face each other in a large space. Each player is given a number that matches the number of a player on the other team. Someone stands in the middle with a piece of cloth. When they call a number, the players who have that number run to the middle and try to grab the cloth. If a player gets the cloth, their team gets a point. If a player is touched, the other team gets a point.

Recipe

Portuguese Tomato Rice

A bowl of tomato rice

1. Pour 1/4 cup olive oil into a pot. Chop 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes.

2. Add 1 cup rice, 2 cups chopped tomatoes, and 1 cup chicken broth. If you want, add some salt, pepper, chili flakes, and bay leaves.

3. Bring it to a boil. Then cover the pot. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

4. Fluff the rice with a fork. Take out the bay leaves if you used any.

Be sure to get an adult’s help!

Healthy Tip

A Balanced Diet

Fat is a nutrient your body needs. Small amounts of it are an important part of a healthy diet. Foods like fish, olive oil, nuts, and avocados are healthy sources of fat.