Information: Azorean Government marks International Migrants Day
The Government of the Azores marks the International Migrants Day on Monday, December 18, with the organisation of an initiative. It intends to promote and disseminate the cultural diversity that exists in the Region, promoting dialogue, socialisation moments and the sharing of living experiences between the Azorean community and migrants. These celebrations will take place at "Casa do Povo" in t... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities defends importance of promoting Portuguese language in the Diaspora
The Regional Director for Communities defended in Hamilton the importance of the Portuguese language as "an asset in promoting a social and professional future as well as in strengthening intergenerational relations." Paulo Teves spoke Wednesday at the end of a visit to Bermuda Portuguese School and Vasco da Gama Club. He stressed that Portuguese language "has significant importance nowadays, whet... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities highlights courage and dynamics of Azorean communities in Canada
The Regional Director for Communities highlighted in Canada the "courage" of the Azoreans who rebuilt their lives in another country, contributing to the progress of the societies where they live. "We can never be oblivious to the way the Azoreans learned how to make this space, so different from our islands, their new home," said Paulo Teves. He spoke Sunday at the closing of 17th Cultural Week o... more >>

Information: Azorean cultural legacy highlighted in Florianópolis, Brazil
The Regional Director for Communities highlighted in Florianópolis, Brazil, the importance of the Azorean cultural legacy "in the formation and construction of Santa Catarina's society as well as in the identity of its people." Paulo Teves spoke Thursday at the signing ceremony of municipal law no. 10,290/2017 declaring 2018 as the "Year of the Azores in Florianópolis." The government of... more >>

Information: Diaspora associations help disseminating the Azores, says Regional Director for Communities
The Regional Director for Communities stated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that the associations of the Azorean Diaspora have played "an important role in the dissemination of the Azores destination," especially in countries where there are Azorean communities. Paulo Teves spoke at the opening of the 12th Azorean Cultural Meeting, an initiative promoted by the House of the Azores of Rio de Janeiro. H... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities visits Brazil and Uruguay
The Regional Director for Communities starts Friday a visit to Brazil and Uruguay where, in addition to meeting with the Azorean communities and their representatives, he participates in the 12th Azorean Cultural Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the Cultural Week of the House of the Azores of São Paulo and the Azoriano-Carolinas Fiestas. Paulo Teves begins this visit in Rio de Janeiro, where he pa... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities challenges young people of Azorean descent to show the Azores to the world
The Regional Director for Communities challenged in Ponta Delgada young people of the Diaspora to show the world what the Azores are currently. Paulo Teves spoke at the opening of a training for young people from the Azorean Diaspora, which takes place this week on the island of São Miguel. In this regard, he stressed that there are new areas to discover and explore beyond the cultural aspect... more >>

Information: Regional Government supports 20th edition of Cultural Youth Education Camp in California
The 20th edition of the Cultural Youth Education Camp was sponsored by the Luso American Education Foundation with the support of the Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Communities. It starts today at Sonoma State University, California; Sandra Melo is the Cultural Ambassador of the Azores. The selected candidate, who teaches at Tomás de Borba Basic Education and Secon... more >>

Information: Regional Director for Communities to attend Holy Spirit Festivities in San Diego, California
The Regional Director for Communities begins Friday a visit to the United States of America and Canada to participate in the Holy Spirit Festivities in San Diego, California, and in the celebrations of the Region’s Day in Montreal, Quebec. In San Diego, a city with a significant presence of Azoreans, Paulo Teves will participate, at the invitation of United Portuguese Society of Espirito San... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores promotes 3rd Race for Interculturalism
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorates for Communities and Sport, promotes the 3rd Race for Interculturalism in Angra do Heroísmo on June 11 at 10 AM. Organised in partnership with the Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, the Terceira Athletics Association and AIPA - Azores Immigrant Association, the initiative aims to promote cultural diversity, providing moments of soc... more >>