Informação: João José da Graça Public Library in Horta presents "Europe Begins Here" exhibition
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive in Horta, presents the "Europe Begins Here!" exhibition until April 12 with the aim of disseminating the "European Heritage Label" (EHL) and the 38 cultural sites awarded this distinction. This exhibition seeks to strengthen the feeling of belonging to the European Union, empha... Mais >>

Informação: Creation of Lajes Base Interpretation Centre can move forward, says Avelino Meneses
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the conditions are met for the creation of the Lajes Base Interpretation Centre. “There are plenty of oral and written sources and material evidence that are vital to the creation of an Interpretation Centre at Lajes Base, said Avelino Meneses. According to him, this centre will have to be R... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government opens public interest classification process for Fábrica Armações Baleeiras Reunidas Factory on Pico Island
The Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture, through the Regional Directorate for Culture, determined the opening of the public interest classification process for the property designated as "Fábrica das Armações Baleeiras Reunidas" (whaling factory) in São Roque do Pico, according to the announcement published in the Official Journal. For a period of 30 days, interes... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Directorate for Culture promotes training on Museums and Digital Challenge
The Regional Directorate for Culture, in partnership with the Portuguese Network of Museums, promotes a training course on the theme "Museums and Digital Challenge" at the Santo André Centre of Carlos Machado Museum between October 8 and 11. Under the guidance of Teresa Campos, this training is directed to museum professionals, especially those belonging to the Portuguese Network of Museums.... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Underwater Cultural Heritage application pre-selected for "European Heritage Label"
The "Azores Underwater Cultural Heritage" application was unanimously pre-selected by the national jury, along with the Lines of Torres, to represent Portugal in the submission of the application for the 2019 edition of the "European Heritage Label." The application was submitted by the Regional Directorate for Culture, the entity in charge of managing the archaeological assets in the Azores Sea. ... Mais >>

Informação: S. Miguel Arcanjo Church's 16th century painting panel classified as property of public interest
The Government of the Azores has classified as movable property of public interest the 16th century painting panel entitled "Lamentation over Dead Christ" by Diogo de Contreiras, owned by the São Miguel Arcanjo Church, in the village of São Miguel, municipality of Vila Franca do Campo. The classification, published today in the Official Journal, took into account "the classification cri... Mais >>

Informação: Recovery of movable whaling heritage in the Azores is worldwide "example," says Regional Director for Culture
The Regional Director for Culture stated in Lajes do Pico that the recovery of the movable whaling heritage, boats and tow boats carried out in the Azores is one of the most notable worldwide examples concerning the rehabilitation of naval heritage at the service of communities. "It intends to celebrate the Portuguese Atlantic dimension as well as honour the importance of the sea and boats in the ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Stand distinguished at 11th Iberian Cultural Heritage Biennial in Spain
The Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Culture under the administration of the Regional Secretariat for Education and Culture, was the second-place winner in the Heritage Internationalisation Prize 2018. The prize-delivery session took place at the end of the 11th Iberian Cultural Heritage Biennial, which closed Sunday in Valladolid, Spain. The AR&PA Internationalisation Prize - Iberian ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores promoted in the heart of Europe through photography
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations defended in Brussels the importance of disseminating and projecting the Azores in the heart of Europe through their culture. Rui Bettencourt spoke at the end of a visit to the photography exhibition titled as "Lands in the Middle of the Sea." This initiative promoted by the Regional Government under the 16th European Week of... Mais >>

Informação: Defence of natural heritage in the Azores is "imperative," says Avelino Meneses
The Regional Secretary for Education and Culture stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the defence of the Azores natural heritage "is a priority" and "an imperative." Avelino Meneses spoke at the opening of the seminar on "Climate change and cultural heritage," adding that it is important to leave the message that "heritage is the cause and our reason for being here." All this is important to sear... Mais >>