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Faith May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally 1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora
 

Faith & Tradition | Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns May 8 – Azores

The Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns to the city of Ponta Delgada from May 8 to May 14, 2026, with the main procession scheduled for Sunday, May 10, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Considered the largest religious celebration in the Azores and among the most significant Catholic festivities in Portugal, the celebrations […]

May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally – Portugal 

World Portuguese Language Day [Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa] is being celebrated today across the globe, recognizing the cultural, historical, and geopolitical importance of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.  The day is celebrated by cultural and academic initiatives in approximately 50 countries, including conferences, literary events, exhibitions, and educational programs, from Lisbon […]

1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores 

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection.  The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

Book: Anthony Barcellos’ A Land of Milk and Money – Review

28 March 2013

By Michael Colson, Contributor (*) Anthony Barcellos is bilingual in Portuguese and English, and he grew up on his grandparents’ dairy farm in Porterville, California.  Currently, he lives in Davis, California and is a math professor at American River College in Sacramento.  I feel much kinship with him.  He was a first generation college student […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Conferences, Education, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Finance: Minister Vitor Gaspar goes to Washington – Portugal

26 March 2013

Portugal’s Finance Minister, Vitor Gaspar, visited Washington Monday for meetings with the new US Secretary of the Treasury, Jack Lew, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York President, William C. Dudley, and Terrance Checki vice president. On Tuesday, after addressing the Brooking Institution, Gaspar held a meeting with Christine Lagarde, the head of the  of […]

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Posted in Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Created: Academic Center for Portuguese Partnerships – UMass, Lowell

23 March 2013

The University of Massachusetts Lowell will establish a new cultural and academic center as a resource for the university and community to explore and celebrate the history and contributions of Portuguese people in the United States and abroad. The center will sponsor local events, offer study-abroad programs and coordinate faculty collaborations with Portuguese universities in […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Conferences, Education, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, Portugal, World

PWLI: 24th Portuguese Language and Cultures Conference – Lesley University

21 March 2013

The Luso-American Education Foundation (East) and Lesley University are pleased to announce the 24th Portuguese Language and Cultures Conference to be held this year on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Bridging the Past with the Present and the Future: Contributions, Connections & Communities is the theme of this conference and […]

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Posted in Community, Conferences, Education, Featured, Organizations

Music: Brown University Jazz Band in concert on São Miguel Island – Azores

21 March 2013

The Brown University Jazz Band, based in Providence, RI, is performing two concerts on São Miguel island, Azores, this week. Under the direction of Matthew McGarrell, the performances are scheduled to take place in Ribeira Grande, at Teatro Ribeiragrandense, on March 22, and at Coliseu Micaelense, in Ponta Delgada, on March 23. The old style, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Music, São Miguel

Travel Alert: TAP and SATA calling off impending strike – Update

20 March 2013

The 12 unions representing the 7,000 workers of TAP Air Portugal and SATA Group have called off the three-day strike planned for March 21, 22 and 23. The strike was averted after a dispute over wage cuts was settled between the workers and the two companies on late Tuesday. According to a statement released by […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World