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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 […]

MAPS Annual Awards Gala 2011– Cambridge, MA

24 March 2011

The  Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers(MAPS)  is promoting its annual 2011 Awards Gala fundraising event to take place on April 30, at 6 pm, at the Cambridge Marriott Hotel in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.. The black tie event, hosted by WBZ’s Anthony Silva and MAPS Board member Elizabeth Chaves,  will include a Red Carpet Arrival, […]

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Posted in Awards, Community, Organizations, People

Population trends in Massachusetts – U. S. Census

23 March 2011

According to the just released  2010 U.S. Census Bureau – between 2000 and 2003 – a new trend in demographics brought more diversity to the Massachusetts Southcoast region, home to a significant Portuguese population. Changes resulted from an increase in Hispanic, Black and Asian populations alongside the well-established Portuguese communities in areas such as Attleboro, Fall […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage

75 competing at 2011 Rally Portugal – Lisbon

23 March 2011

The 2011 WRC Rally Portugal takes place March 24-27, starting in Lisbon at Praça do Império and ending in Faro, Algarve. The rally is returning to Lisbon for the first time in 37 years. A total of 75 cars are on the entry list, and they will compete the 17 stages and 385kms across the […]

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Struggling schools face takeover – Fall River, MA

23 March 2011

The Fall River and Holyoke school systems may face a takeover by the state over the next year if they don’t significantly improve, said the Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitchell D. Chester. According to him the  the two districts are among nine the state considers underperforming – either because of weak administrative practices or poor academic […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured

Aviagen Portuguese language website – Alabama

23 March 2011

The Aviagen Group, the world’s leading poultry breeding company, has launched a Portuguese version of its corporate website to give more customers online access to the company’s technical libraries and best practices. According to a company statement, Aviagen’s Portuguese language site is designed to serve Aviagen customers in some of its fastest-growing markets. Aviagen also […]

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Posted in Featured, World

Ericeira 1st European World Surf Reserve – Portugal

22 March 2011

 Ericeira beach resort, off the coast of central Portugal, was named the first surf reserve in Europe by the international organization Save the Waves.  The distinction is an international recognition for efforts in the preservation of natural resources. Save the Wabes also named Ericeira,  along with Santa Cruz Beach in California, the two top world surfing reserves. […]

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