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Photos: Portuguese Festival Of The Holy Spirit
The 20th annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit got underway today [July 4] in St. George’s, with people from around the island coming to attend the festivities. The Festival Of The Holy Spirit started centuries ago in the Azores, and is still celebrated today by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide. The two night event is filled with... Read more of this article
Azorean Delegation Meets With Premier Dunkley
Fostering relationships, strengthening historical ties, agriculture and immigration matters were just a few topics of discussion last week when the visiting Azorean delegation met with the Premier Michael Dunkley. Representatives from the Azorean Government were visiting Bermuda last week to meet local government officials as well as show support for... Read more of this article
Portuguese Vessel ‘Sagres’ To Visit Hamilton
Portuguese sail training ship Sagres, which left Lisbon on May 27, is set to pay a visit to Hamilton from June 16 through 19, with the vessel to be open to visitors during its stay. The ship is undergoing a period of training with the cadets of the second year of “Escola Naval,” the Portuguese Naval Academy. On June 17 and 18, Sagres will be... Read more of this article
Azorean Government Donates Books To Library
Mr. Rodrigo Vasconcelos de Oliveira, regional secretary of the presidency for external relations, and Dr Paulo C Teves, regional director for the communities are visiting Bermuda to meet local government officials, show support for the local Azorean community and strengthen ties on the Island. Today [June 12], they presented books donated by the Azorean... Read more of this article
Video: 2015 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century took place on Sunday [May 10] with Bermuda’s Portuguese community celebrating the “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres”. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton after an afternoon... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century took place today [May 10] with Bermuda’s Portuguese community coming together to celebrate the “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres”. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 10] to celebrate the “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres”. A centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century, the “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton with participants... Read more of this article
Chiko’s Smokey Rub Makes Its Way To Azores
Chef Michiko Campbell, the owner and creator of popular Chiko’s Smokey Rub, is continuing to see his product appeal to people from around the world, with one customer taking the time to pose with his bottle all the way from the Azores. Chiko’s Smokey Rub has sold close to 4,000 bottles thus far, according to Chef Campbell, with two of his... Read more of this article
Photos: Portuguese Presépio Nativity Scene
Isabel Almeida has once again decorated her living room for the holiday season with a large and highly detailed presépio nativity scene. The creation of these works of art is a long standing tradition held by some Portuguese families on the island, and the Almeida family have been building these nativity and village scenes for over thirty years. Ms.... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Festival Of The Holy Spirit
The 19th Annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit got underway on on Saturday [July 5] in the St. George’s Town Square with scores of people attending the festivities. The two night event is filled with entertainment including The Travelers, Caroline Araujo and Friends, Filipino Dancers, Somerset Brigade Band, Vasco Da Gama Dancers, and more. Also... Read more of this article
Festival Of The Holy Spirit Set For July 5 & 6
The public is invited to join in on the 19th annual Portuguese Festival of the Holy Spirit, set to take place on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6, 2014 in the St. George’s Square. Local entertainment will be provided by The Travelers, Caroline Araujo and Friends, Filipino Dancers, Somerset Brigade Band, Vasco Da Gama Dancers, and more. Also... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Portuguese Language Assembly
The Department of Education’s Portuguese Language programme began four years ago at the primary level and was restructured in January this year after a dedicated teacher was assigned to the programme. In alignment with the Elementary Level Curriculum and Modern Languages of the National UK Curriculum, students at Heron Bay and Port Royal have received... Read more of this article
