LISBON, June 10-- "Portugal Day," the national day of Portugal, was marked all over the country in a serene emotional atmosphere as some citizens are still mourning the loss of loved ones to COVID-19 while looking into the future with optimism about return to "normal life." The day commemorates the death of the Portuguese poet Luis Vaz de Camoes, a significant figure in the country's history, in 1580. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa chose to hold a "small and symbolic" ceremony with only six guests at the Jeronimos Monastery, canceling several other traditional activities, including outside the country. |