Informação: Paulo Teves highlights importance of folklore groups in disseminating the Azores' cultural identity in the Diaspora
The Regional Director for Communities stressed in Toronto, Canada, the importance of folk dance groups in the promotion and dissemination of the Azores' cultural identity in host countries. "In addition to being a source of pride to the Azores and the Azorean people, the work carried out by Azorean folklore groups, particularly by the Pérolas do Atlântico Folklore Group, has effective... Mais >>

Informação: Rodrigo Oliveira stresses contribution provided by Azorean communities to the Azores of today
The Regional Under Secretary for the Presidency for External Relation stressed today "the importance of the contribution provided by Azorean communities to the Azores of today," even those that are further away in time and space such as the communities in Southern Brazil. Speaking on the sidelines of a visit to the premises where a training course "Bobbin Lace: from Santa Catarina to the Azores"... Mais >>

Informação: Rodrigo Oliveira takes part in annual conference of the Luso-American Foundation in California
The Regional Under Secretary for External Relations will travel to the state of California where he will take part, on behalf of the President of the Government, in the annual conference held by the Luso-American Education Foundation (LAEF) on April 25 and 26. Founded in 1963, it is one of the largest Luso-American cultural organisations in the USA. The event will take place at the University... Mais >>

Informação: "Açores: 9 Ilhas, 9 Histórias" promotes Portuguese language in the Diaspora
The Government of the Azores in partnership with the North American Portuguese Teachers Association (APPEUC) and SATA International promotes the 2014 edition of APPEUC Award - School Papers Contest. Held under the title "“Açores: 9 Ilhas, 9 Histórias” (Azores: 9 Islands, 9 Stories), this initiative is targeted at students aged between 13 and 17, who are attending Portuguese... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government promotes conference on Holy Spirit worship
The Government of the Azores in partnership with the House of the Azores of Winnipeg promotes the 6th International Conference on Holy Spirit Festivities in this Canadian city from June 11 to 15. The Holy Spirit worship is the manifestation of the religious and cultural nature that best defines "Azoreanity" and the Azorean people. It has provided an important contribution to the strengthening of... Mais >>

Informação: Rodrigo Oliveira highlights "key role" of immigrants in the development of the Azores
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations said in Angra do Heroísmo that the promotion of interculturalism is the one of the "ongoing concerns" of the Regional Government. The government official highlighted the "vital role" played by immigrants and returned emigrants in the development and progress of the archipelago. "Working towards the promotion of intercultu... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores celebrates International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Government of the Azores celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Friday with an initiative that will bring together all elementary school students from Faial. This initiative is organised by the Cabinet of the Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, through the Regional Directorate for Communities. It will involve the participatio... Mais >>

Informação: Rodrigo Oliveira participates in debate on immigration policies next Saturday
The Regional Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations will participate in a debate held under theme "The pursuit of happiness and its impact on immigration policies" to take place at Cineclube Solmar on Saturday, starting at 4:30 PM. This event follows the exhibition of the film "Terraferma" (Dry Land), an initiative included in the Europe of Citizens" Film Festival. In addition to bei... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government announces contest for students to combat racism and xenophobia
The Regional Director for Communities announced today the launch of the contest "Azores: Sea of Cultures," an initiative intended to combat racism and xenophobia in a Region that has become the home for immigrants from 80 nationalities. Speaking to the students of S. Roque do Pico Basic Education and Secondary School, Paulo Teves stressed that this initiatives aims "to promote intercultural... Mais >>

Informação: President of the Azorean Government participates in meeting with the Emigrant Community in Canada
The President of the Government participated on Friday in a meeting with the Portuguese community in Canada in the context of the official visit the President of the Republic is making to Canada. This country hosts a large Azorean emigrant community. During the meeting, the President of the Republic honoured several Azorean emigrants and Azorean descendants with decorations, including singer Nel... Mais >>