The Chinese Community in Portugal: another face of Lusophony

Abstract

The concept of Lusophone community is almost always associated with individuals of Portuguese origin and/or ethnicity with a historical link to Portugal. It is possible, however, for immigrants living in Portugal, as well as their children, to obtain Portuguese nationality, thus legally becoming members of the Lusophone community. This article aims to make Chinese culture (there are 15,600 Chinese people in Portugal) known and understood in order to try to combat prejudice and exclusion. Topics such as gender inequality, ancestor worship, religion, social values, spirituality, food, and Chinese history are explored.