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TAP Air Portugal has launched its inaugural Altitude Film Fest, offering passengers a unique cinematic experience onboard. The festival invites global filmmakers to submit documentary and fiction short films highlighting Portuguese culture or filmed in Portugal. Ten finalists in each category will be showcased on TAP’s in-flight entertainment system in October 2024, with passengers voting to determine the winners. The festival culminates in an awards ceremony on World Cinema Day, with winners receiving a 3,000-euro travel grant.

Today’s Google Doodle commemorates Portugal Day, also known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas. The purpose of the day is to honor the nation’s culture and heritage.

Fernando Pessoa’s poem ‘Mar Português’ encapsulates not only the era of Portuguese maritime exploration but also the timeless bond between the Portuguese people and the sea. This deep connection manifests in various aspects of Portuguese culture, including its gastronomy. One such culinary genius whose work exemplifies this connection is a renowned chef who has built an empire by conquering taste buds, rather than territories.