Indianapolis is home to a Sephardim community which began to be established during the first two decades of the 20th century. After being expelled from Portugal at the end of the 15th century, the Sephardim dispersed through the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey, Greece, Southwest Asia, North Africa and the Balkans). Eventually they also ventured into […]
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IJPDS: Sephardic Jewish community represented at the Portuguese Diaspora Conference – Indianapolis, IN
Posted on 24 June 2013.
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Community: Nassau County Portugal Day Celebration – Mineola, NY
Posted on 24 June 2013.
On June 10th, the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building in Mineola was once again turned into an authentic Portuguese “Aldeia” or village, complete with traditional food, music and youthful folklore dancing. Over a dozen local Portuguese organizations took part in the annual event hosted by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Comptroller George Maragos, […]
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Award: University of Coimbra granted Word Heritage status – UNESCO
Posted on 22 June 2013.
The University of Coimbra, one of the most relevant educational institutions in Portugal and abroad, was granted today UNESCO’s World Heritage status, during the 37th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC). Because the University of Coimbra spreads through many areas of Coimbra city, UNESCO’s World Heritage status includes the city of Coimbra, one of […]
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Travel: U.S. Embassy in Lisbon introducing new visa appointment system – Portugal
Posted on 21 June 2013.
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon announced Friday it is in the process of introducing a new and improved visa appointment system. New procedures for fee payments, appointments, and return of passports will go into effect on July 9. According to the announcement released on Facebook, “If you pay your visa fee until July 3, PLEASE […]
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Parade: Boston Portuguese Festival celebrating heritage and ethnic pride – Portugal Day
Posted on 20 June 2013.
The 8th Boston Portuguese Festival is organizing the Day of Portugal Parade to take place in Somerville through Cambridge, Sunday, June 23, starting at 2:00pm, in the Portuguese Square (Concord Sq.). The parade is part of a program held during the course of the month of June, dedicated to celebrating Portuguese heritage and ethnic pride with a […]
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Festival: Sanjoaninas Festas attracting thousands to Terceira – Azores
Posted on 20 June 2013.
The Sanjoaninas Festival, honoring Saint John, is underway in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, June 21 through June 29, attracting thousands of visitors to the island. This is year, the theme of the festival is “ The Sea of Emotions” The celebration is named after São João (St. John) the patron saint of Terceira. The event, […]
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