The Azores have become one of the most exciting places for divers looking for adventure and a close view at marine life. Tour organizers have been luring adventurous divers to the islands with promises for chilling encounters with Blue and Mako sharks. Based in Madalena do Pico, “Pico Sport” is the ultimate “shark school,” and […]
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Diving with the sharks – Azores
Posted on 14 April 2011.
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The Portuguese “Civilizing Mission” in Africa Lecture – UMD
Posted on 13 April 2011.
The Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture, at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, announced a lecture on the topic “The Portuguese ‘Civilizing Mission’ in Africa: Race and Labor in the Third Portuguese Empire, 1870-1930” by historian Miguel Bandeira Jerónimo. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 19, at 12:30 pm, in the LARTS Room […]
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2011 Renewable Energies in the Azores – Conference
Posted on 13 April 2011.
The Assembly of European Regions (AER), headquartered in Strasbourg, France, is organizing a conference and study visit on renewable energies on 27 May, 2011, in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores. The meeting will include presentations of good practice cases from the Azores and a visit to the geothermic park of Ribeira Grande, which produces 52% […]
Posted in Faial, Flores, São Jorge, São Miguel, TerceiraComments Off on 2011 Renewable Energies in the Azores – Conference
Portuguese Americans are organized and well connected
Posted on 13 April 2011.
By Carolina Matos, Editor (*) Estimates indicate that about 1.4 million individuals living in the United States today are of Portuguese ancestry, with a large percentage coming from the Azores. Presently, there are sizable communities mostly in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, California, and Hawaii. The Portuguese presence in the United States goes […]
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Azores Gateway to Europe Colloquium – UMD
Posted on 12 April 2011.
A conference on the topic “The Azores, A Gateway to Europe” will take place on Thursday, April 21, from 1:00pm to 3:30 pm, at The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMD), LARTS Conference Room 374. Guest speakers are Prof. Luís Andrade, Professor of Political Science and International Relations addressing “The Azores in the context of transatlantic […]
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Ukulele festival brings memories of home – Canada
Posted on 12 April 2011.
The ukulele is a small instrument with a unique sound and a rich history. The tiny guitar was introduced in Hawaii about 1879, by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira. This week, Canadians in Vancouver, British Columbia, are having great fun at their weeklong ukulele celebration that will last until April 18 to close with a grand […]
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