Festa de Sao Pedro (The Festival of Saint Pedro)
Every year, around the 29th of June, many Portuguese cities prepare for the festival of São Pedro. Although many...
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Pioneer Portrait: Maria de Medeiros
The following blog entry has been extracted from the booklet ’60 Years of Immigration’, which tells the...
The History of Portugal Day in Toronto
Every year, during the week of June 10, the Portuguese-Canadian community in Toronto comes together to celebrate...
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela is one of Portugal’s hidden treasures. While the Serra itself is not hidden, it is not known by...
Interview: Frank Rodrigues
I had a chance to sit down with a friendly neighbour a few weeks back to chat about his experience of emigrating...
Envelhecer No Estrangeiro: Francisco da Silva Marques
Francisco da Silva Marques Nascimento: 1941 Naturalidade: Seia – São Romão Residência: Brasil – Rio de...
The Legend of Inês de Castro and Dom Pedro
Much like the story of Romeo and Juliet, Inês de Castro and Dom Pedro were fated to die for their love, except that...
Envelhecer No Estrangeiro: Retalhos de Vida
In addition to sharing excepts from the late José Mário Coelho’s book, based on the lives of the Portuguese...
Pioneer Portrait: Eduardo da Costa Resende
Eduardo da Costa Resende was born in the village of Fajã de Baixo, district of Ponta Delgada, in São Miguel,...