Information: Azorean Government marks International Migrants Day
The Government of the Azores celebrates the International Migrants Day Friday, December 18, with an initiative to be held at Amor da Pátria Society in Horta. It aims to disseminate the cultural diversity of the archipelago, providing a space for dialogue, socialisation and sharing of life experiences among those who have been or are still involved in migratory routes. The programme of the ce... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities highlights legacy of Azorean pioneers
The Regional Director for Communities highlighted the "legacy of Azorean pioneers in the construction of various societies around the world," emphasising that this legacy "is visible in tangible and intangible heritage" after nearly four centuries of history. "According to historians, the first wave of emigrants to Maranhão dates between 1615 and 1619 and aimed to consolidate the territor... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores supports International Congress of the Holy Spirit
The Regional Director for Communities stressed in Angra do Heroísmo the importance the Regional Government attaches to the preservation and dissemination of the cult of the Holy Spirit and, for that reason, "is very happy to be a partner" in the International Congress of the Holy Spirit to be held next year in Mainland Portugal. Paulo Teves spoke at the presentation of the International Con... more >>

Information: Regional Government presents documentary "Nos Baixos do Maranhão" in world première
The Government of the Azores promotes the world première of the documentary "Nos Baixos do Maranhão” (In the Lowlands of Maranhão), which addresses the Azorean cultural legacy and history of the settlement in this Brazilian state. The event will take place at the João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive on December 3 at 9 PM. This 40-minute docume... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities visits Toronto and Winnipeg, Canada
The Regional Director for Communities begins Saturday a visit to Canada, during which he will take part in the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the House of the Azores of Ontario in Toronto as well as in the Cultural Week organised by the House of the Azores of Winnipeg. This visit aims to further strengthen the relations between the Government of the Azores and Azorean communities in the... more >>

Information: Paulo Teves highlights preservation work of Azorean culture in Brazil
The Regional Director for Communities attended yesterday the launch of the book “Renda de Bilro, um legado açoriano transcendendo séculos em Florianópolis” (Bobbin Lace, an Azorean legacy transcending centuries in Florianopolis) at Historical Museum of Santa Catarina. The event is supported by the Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Communities... more >>

Information: Azores Shop in Florianópolis marks new phase in the relations between the Azores and Santa Catarina, Brazil
The Regional Director for Communities stated that the opening of the new Azores Shop in the city of Florianópolis "marks a new phase and renewed proximity in the relations between the Azores and Santa Catarina." "This space aims to be an open window to the Azores of today and its potentialities as well as the to the legacy that has shaped Florianópolis over the centuries, which is now e... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities praises work of municipalities in the preservation of "Azoreanity"
The Regional Director for Communities spoke in Itajaí, State of Santa Catarina, praising the work of municipalities in supporting the "maintenance and preservation of the history and identity of their societies, strongly rooted in 'Azoreanity.'" Paulo Teves spoke Monday at the end of a meeting with the Mayor of Itajaí, Jandir Bellini, highlighting the importance given by this municipali... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities stresses importance of integrating immigrants living in the Azores
The Regional Director for Communities stated in Madalena, Pico Island, that the integration of immigrants living in the archipelago is "a priority in the action of the Government." "The integration of all citizens who choose our islands as their new home is also made through the promotion of initiatives that are intended to value the cultural identity of each one, encouraging the dissemination of... more >>

Information:  Regional Director for Communities highlights importance of initiatives to promote knowledge of cultural diversity
The Regional Director for Communities stated on the island of Pico that the Azores are now experiencing "a cultural convergence," alluding to the more than 3,600 immigrants from nearly 80 countries residing in the archipelago. In this context, he defended the importance of initiatives that "promote the knowledge of cultural diversity." "Despite the good levels of integration of all those who ha... more >>