Leftwing Block initially developed as a coalition of left-wing political groups: the Democratic Peoples Union (UDP), Socialist Revolutionary Party (PSR), and Politica XXI. This party has since moved into full party status, yet the constituent groups have maintained their existence and some levels of autonomy, leading to a loose structure. This structure may also provide an umbrella for other interested socialist organizations.
With 3 MPs in the Portuguese assembly, and 1 MP in the European Parliament Left Block is considered the 5th party of Portugal.
As a radical left party the majority of its support comes from colleges and labor unions. At this point Left Block is an alternative left political party to the older and more established Portugal Communist Party and the more central left Partido Socialista. However the rather young Leftwing Block has proven to be vibrant and growing in the Portuguese political arena.
Portuguese is spoken throughout the country, with only the villages of Miranda de Douro's Leonese dialect recognised as a locally co-official language.
The best-known Portuguese poets internationally are LuÃs de Camões and Fernando Pessoa.
The final Saint is Saint Peter, celebrated on the nights of the 28th and 29th, especially in Póvoa de Varzim and Barcelos, festivities are similar to the others, but mostly dedicated to the sea and extensive use of fire (fogueiras).
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