Celebrating Portugal at Carnival City

Fabulous food, business networking, tradition and fun, that's the recipe A Festa Portuguesa 2014 is set to serve up in presenting the many sides and personalities of the Mediterranean-hugging home of the Fado. "We want people to leave with a better understanding of our culture," event organiser Paula Fernandes said, "and that they go home happy from an exceptional event, filled with rich variety and Portuguese authenticity."

Music takes centre stage too, from new local singing sensations, popular international Portuguese artists, as well as a beautiful dance duo turning heads everywhere they play, expect to hear the best in traditional, contemporary, pop and dance music - all delivered in and by passionate Portuguese personalities.

A country rich in history and tradition

Portugal is a country rich in history and tradition. Its influence extending as far south of the Mediterranean, as well as Mozambique, Angola and all the way into South Africa and has great restaurants, wonderful hospitality and a shared love of football, fun and entertainment, all synonymous with everything Portuguese, as well as beer, wine and port and a general lust for life.

Explore the potential of what this prosperous nation has to offer, from food and vendor markets to fine dining, family experiences and original entertainment, patrons can pace themselves comfortably in the knowledge that they will have five full days to indulge all of their five senses.

More exciting announcements will be made over the coming weeks.

Tickets cost R80 per day for adults, and R40 for scholars, students and pensioners, and are available through Computicket, or at the box office at Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World on event day.

For more info, go to www.afestaportuguesa.com.