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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 […]

6th Annual Azorean Whale Boat Regatta – Cambridge, MA

16 May 2011

The Boston Portuguese Festival and the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society are hosting its 6th Annual Azorean Whale Boat Regatta at the MIT Boathouse, on Sunday, June 12, 2011, beginning at 1pm. The annual regatta, one of the most celebrated events of the Boston Portuguese Festival, is back this year with more crews competing and a […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Sports

Ana Mestre at the Museum of Modern Art – New York

15 May 2011

The New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has established a business partnership with Portugal based Corque Design, a producer of cork products and accessories owned by renowned industrial designer Ana Mestre, the 33 year old Corque Design’s founder and manager. Corque Design’s creations, conceived and created by Ana Mestre for innovation and sustainability, are on […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Home & Garden, Life Style, People

Katy Perry graces “Vanity Fair” cover – People

15 May 2011

Portuguese American pop singer Katy Perry made the cover of June’s “Vanity Fair” magazine. In her interview for the magazine she talks about her marriage, career, fame, religious views and much more. She revealed she had a difficult time growing up with her overzealous Evangelical parents that wouldn’t allow their children to listen to secular music or […]

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Posted in Azores, Entertainment, Faial, Featured, Interviews, Music, People

Thousands to join Day of Portugal race event – New York

14 May 2011

By Carolina Matos, Editor — For the first time, the Portuguese American resident community in New York City is celebrating the Day of Portugal — a day dedicate to honor the Portuguese Heritage and boast ethnic pride – with a race event taking place on Sunday, June 19, at the Central Park. The Day of […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Sports

Portugal enters double-dip recession – update

14 May 2011

Figures from Lisbon based National Statistics Institute (INE) revealed Friday that Portugal has entered into a double–dip recession, with the economy contracting 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2011. The Portuguese economy grew 1.4 percent in 2010 but shrank 0.6 percent in the final quarter. It contracted 2.7 percent in 2009. The IMF had […]

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Posted in Featured, Politics

Eddie Vedder releasing “Ukulele Songs” album – Music

13 May 2011

Eddie Vedder, of Seattle rock band Pearl Jam, is releasing “Ukulele Songs” a solo album consisting only of songs performed on the ukulele.  The ukulele is a small four string guitar introduced in America by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira. The album will be out on May 31st. Vedder will release sixteen songs, including thirteen original songs […]

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Posted in Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Music