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Lecture On 175 Years Of Portuguese History
The Department of Culture, in collaboration with the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda, hosted a Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture featuring Azorean historian Eduardo Medeiros. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week [June 27], the Department of Culture hosted their latest Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series, in collaboration with the Portuguese... Read more of this article
175th Anniversary Event To Be Held On June 29th
The 175th Anniversary Commemorations Committee announced a community event at the Casa dos Açores on June 29, 2024, to celebrate 175 years of Portuguese immigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 175th Anniversary Commemorations Committee is delighted to announce a highly anticipated community event on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Casa... Read more of this article
Photos: NMB Launches Azorean Art Exhibit
The National Museum of Bermuda launched a new exhibition, “Alternative Voices: A Perspective on Contemporary Art from the Azores,” featuring works by Azorean artists and celebrating the 175th anniversary of Portuguese immigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “On the evening of Thursday, June 6, 2024, a new temporary exhibition... Read more of this article
NMB: Meet The Artists And Make Art On June 8
The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will host the ‘Meet the Artists and Make Art’ event on Saturday, June 8 with three visiting Azorean contemporary artists. A spokesperson said, “Meet the Artists and Make Art! at the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] on Saturday, June 8, from 12-2pm with three visiting Azorean contemporary artists.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2024 Santo Cristo Festival
[Updated with photos] The Santo Cristo Festival — an Azorean tradition that has been celebrated in Bermuda for many years by the Portuguese community — is underway this afternoon and you can tune in and watch live below. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime you can view all our coverage of this event over the past years... Read more of this article
Community To Celebrate Portuguese Festival
This Saturday [May 4] and Sunday [May 5] will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival, scheduled to take place in the MSA courtyard. A spokesperson said, “This Saturday, 4-5 May, will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival. This year, the festival will take place in the MSA courtyard which is where it all began. All members... Read more of this article
PCA Enters Into Partnership With Camões IP
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda has signed a protocol of cooperation with Camões – Institute of Cooperation and Language, I.P. and has “become a part of the Institute’s global network of associated schools and centres for the promotion of Portuguese language and culture.” A spokesperson said, “Camões, I.P.... Read more of this article
Green Family Donates To Portuguese Celebration
The Green Family contributed $5,000 towards the Celebrations of the 175th Anniversary of Portuguese Emigration to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Celebrations will honour all Portuguese/Bermudian history, heritage and culture, and celebrate all those who ventured to Bermuda, as well as their descendants. A full range of activities are planned,... Read more of this article
Photos: Vasco In U11 Tournament In The Azores
The Vasco Youth Program’s under-11 team just finished taking part in the 16th International U11 Football Tournament of the Azores, which was held on 27, 28, 29 and 30 March 2024. A spokesperson said, “The tournament, organized by Clube União Micaelense based in Ponta Delgada, Azores, was an exciting display of 7-a-side football from 32 teams... Read more of this article
Minister & Azores Advisor Discuss Blue Economy
During the World Ocean Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Deputy Premier Walter Roban met with Luis Bernardo Costa Gomes de Brito e Abreu, Advisor to the President of the Azores on Sea Affairs, to discuss their respective plans for a sustainable Blue Economy and the common vision each country shares around preserving ocean health in their substantial Exclusive... Read more of this article
‘Portuguese Voices: Your Story, Your Voice’
In honour of the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] and the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda and “have joined forces with StoryCenter [a US-based non-profit] to collect stories and experiences of Bermuda’s vibrant Portuguese community.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Registration For Portuguese School Opens
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda advised that registration for the Portuguese School of Bermuda for the upcoming year is open. A spokesperson said, “More information about the upcoming year can be found online at portugueseBDA.com. The registration form is on our website. Alternatively, you can navigate directly through to the form... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Portuguese Holy Spirit Festival
The annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit was held in St. George’s this weekend, with people from around the island coming to attend the festivities, which started on Friday and continued until Sunday. The Festival of the Holy Spirit started centuries ago in the Azores, and is still celebrated today by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide. Related... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2023 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
[Updated with photos & 360] The Portuguese community is gathering today [May 14] in order to celebrate “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles] and you can tune in and watch live below. Update | Video added Update | 360 degree view added A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores... Read more of this article
Santo Cristo Festival To Be Held On May 13, 14
The annual Santo Cristo festival will be held on May 13th and 14th, marking the first full edition of the festival since the onset of the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Next Saturday and Sunday, 13-14 May, will see the return of the annual Santo Cristo festival at BAA Field. All members of the public are invited to attend free of charge. This will... Read more of this article
Portuguese History Film To Screen On Dec 29
Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary film, FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda taking place at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Thursday, December 29. A spokesperson said, “Method Media Bermuda is proud to bring FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda back to Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute for the 5th and 6th screenings.... Read more of this article
