Once upon a time, there was a man who was born in Madeira, an island that belongs to Portugal.

M. V., R. P. e T. F. - 4.º A - AE de Bom Sucesso, Portugal

Now he  is 39 years old. His birthday is on February 5th. He plays football in a very good team and he has already played in many other teams.

L. F. e L. L. - 4.º A - AE de Bom Sucesso,

 Portugal

In his country there is a traditional music that is known as fado. It is accompained by guitars.

G. S., H. R. e I. M. - 4.º A - AE de Bom Sucesso, Portugal

There is a big variety of gastronomy. There are different traditional dishes according to the region. For example, in Madeira it is common to eat meat kebab. 

                    Cheese is typical in Azores island and 

in Lisbon there are the custart tarts. 

These are just some examples.

A. R., H. S. e M. S. - 4º A - AE de Bom Sucesso, Portugal

There are wonderful and important monuments in Portugal. In Lisbon, the capital city, there is 

Padrão dos 

Descobrimentos,    Jerónimos Monastery                   and St.                                                                                            Jorge Castle.

L. S., T. S. e V. - 4.º A - AE de Bom Sucesso, Portugal

In Portugal , we speak Portuguese. We can teach you some words. For example: 

A. M. e M. C. - 4.º A - AE de Bom Sucesso, Portugal

                gelado                                              futebol

Bom dia!

olá!

LF, MF e WS - 4.º A - AE de Bom Sucesso, Portugalia

AR, DR e MP - 4.º A - AE de Bom Sucesso, Portugalia   

When he was 38 years old, our hero, Cristiano Ronaldo played in the same team with the son of a Romanian football legend, Silviu Lung Junior, from whom he learned many things about Romania, a country of extraordinary beauty in south-eastern Europe.

A.H., I.F., A.N. 4° - Școala Gimnazială Nr. 124, București, România

The two colleagues listened together to Romanian folk music and songs composed by Romanian composers and known all over the world.

A.M., I.M.,  D.V. 4° - Școala Gimnazială Nr. 124, București, România

When Silviu came back from home he always brought delicious Romanian dishes for his colleagues: sarmale (meat rolls wrapped in cabbage or vine leaves), cozonac - a cake that Romanians eat on holidays, but also mineral water with health-promoting properties, such as the three-star AUR`A.

M.B., Y.B.,  E.C. 4° - Școala Gimnazială Nr. 124, București, România

Cristiano was amazed to learn from Silviu that Romania has the third largest administrative building in the world, as well as natural stone sculptures such as the Sphinx of Bucegi or works by artists such as the portrait of Decebal - the last king of Dacia (as Romania was called about 2000 years ago) from Orșova.

S.G., C.H.,  M.I. 4° - Școala Gimnazială Nr. 124, București, România

Bună ziua! - Bom dia! 

apă: apă - água

familie: familie - familia 

friendship: prietenie/simpatie - simpatia 

bucurie: bucurie - alegria

AI, EG, AG 4° - Școala Gimnazială Nr. 124, București, România

And because our hero has decided to visit Romania soon, the story goes on and flows in the language of friendship to Moldova. 

P.L., D.M.,  R.N. 4° - Școala Gimnazială Nr. 124, București, România

On September 15, 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo played with his team Manchester United in Chisinau in a UEFA Europa League group match against the champions of the Republic of Moldova, Sheriff.

BA, MV, ȘI, DN -  4°  A; Liceul Teoretic „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”, Republica Moldova.

After the football match, both teams thoroughly enjoyed a big day concert with Dan Bălan «Love from lime trees» and «Waltz of the 20th century" included in the gallery of musical masterpieces of the UNESCO fund, created by the titan of cantabile values Eugeniu Doga. The National Academic Folk Dance Ensemble «Joc» was also present at the meeting:

                    https://youtu.be/kYflQ-Si26Q?si=cRtkJF5oxLlNUxan

BA, MV, ȘI, DN -  4°  A; Liceul Teoretic „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”, Republica Moldova.

BA ,  MV, ȘI, DN - 4 °  A; Liceul Teoretic „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”, Republica Moldov

Moldova is heaven for all foodies. The delicious traditional Moldovan dishes are: fine pies with cheese, cabbage, potato, apple, pumpkin.

polenta with sheep's cheese, steak and cream,

sarmales, 

the famous homemade noodle soup.

BA, MV, ȘI, DN -  4° A; Liceul Teoretic „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”, Republica Moldova

Cakes made from healthy natural products have a special taste: black baba,

the famous "Guguță's Cousma" named after a national character,

corna with cherries in juice.

BA , MV, ȘI, DN -   4°  A; Liceul Teoretic „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”, Republica Moldova

Cristiano Ronaldo with his Manchester United team also visited many amazing places in the country. Real jewels of the Republic of Moldova are the "Cricova" Wineries with its underground galleries stretching over 120 km with over 1 million bottles and "Milestii Mici" which has the largest collection - over 2 million bottles of wine exported from other countries.

BA ,  MV, ȘI, DN -  4°   A; Liceul Teoretic „Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”, Republica Moldova

Chisinau's calling card is the City Gates. The monument of the Stefan cel Mare cel Sfânt National Assembly Square stands vigil in the heart of the capital

Moldova boasts of its sights such as Soroca Forest, Tighina Forest, Old Orhei, Museums and of course the workers and hospitable people.

                                        BA , MV, ȘI, DN - 4°  A; Liceul Teoretic Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”, Republica Moldova

Saharna

This small village is the one that visitors most often say they’d love to return to.  The Holy Trinity Monastery is there, but it’s also a place of breathtaking natural beauty.  There is a silence and calmness that permeates the place – and you, after just a short time.

Saharna is a pilgrimage place for many Moldavians because of a footprint on a rock which is believed to be the Virgin Mary’s. Nature lovers will for sure love Saharna. The River Saharna has 22 waterfalls – the most famous being “Gipsy Hole” (as it’s known by the locals).

Primary School Abecelus, 

Moldova

The best places to visit in Moldova

This small landlocked European country is found between Romania to the west and the Ukraine to the east.But Moldova has a lot to offer in its own right.  First, it’s remote and rarely visited – making it perfect for adventurers who want to blaze a trail. Second, it has a growing wine-tourism industry and those who know wines know that some of the best in Europe come from Moldova. You’ll find traditions are still alive and hospitality in the villages is genuine.

Primary School Abecelus,

 Moldova

Orheiul Vechi 

Just an hour outside of Chisinau is Orheiul, or Old Orhei, Moldova’s most incredible sight. It’s an archaeological complex with rich cultural and historical significance.  It’s also a place of stunning natural beauty.

Overlooking the Raut River, this open-air complex features fortifications, baths, caves, ruins, and monasteries – all which date back as late as the Dacian tribes of 2000 years ago. The ancient monuments date from various periods including the Tatar and Mongol invasions, the 10th century BC, and more recently the occupation of the Golden Horde in the 14th century.

Because of the unusualness of the area, a museum has been built that offer exhibits and provide information and context for such a unique place.

Primary School

 Abecelus, Moldova