Information: Virtual tours to Azorean Museums
Virtual tours to the Manuel Arriaga House (Horta Museum) and Graciosa Museum are available at the "Azores Culture" portal (http://www.culturacores.azores.gov.pt) from October 12. The Manuel de Arriaga House was opened in November 2011, after the renewal works carried out in the house where José Manuel de Arriaga Brum da Silveira was born and lived until the age of 18; he would later become ... more >>

Information: 2012 Music Season presents Capella Duriensis Choir for the first time in the Azores
The Capella Duriensis choir will perform two concerts for the first time in the Azores under the 2012 Music Season, an initiative promoted by the Presidency of the Government through the Regional Directorate for Culture. The first concert will take place at Nossa Senhora da Guia Church, Angra do Heroísmo Museum, on October 12 and the second will be held on the following day, October 13, at T... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Culture publishes "Açores: 100 Anos de República"
The Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Directorate for Culture, has just published the work "Açores: 100 Anos de República" (Azores: 100 years of Republic). The book contains the papers presented during the conference cycle that was held under the same title last year in the context of the celebrations of the centennial of the Republic that were organised by the Azorean G... more >>

Information: Painting and photography exhibition at Manuel de Arriaga House
A painting and photography exhibition titled "ailleurs" by plastic artist Helena Lousinha will open to the public at Manuel de Arriaga House next Tuesday, October 9. Helena Lousinha displays 15 works, photographs and oil on canvas, which are described by Rui A. Pereira in the catalogue accompanying the exhibition: "The author shapes the visible reality of an illusory world that has abolished the... more >>

Information: Philharmonic bands are "schools of life" in the promotion of values for the construction of a fairer society
The Regional Director for Culture stated on Faial island on Wednesday night that Azorean philharmonic bands are "schools of life" in the promotion of values for the construction of a fairer society and the full exercise of citizenship. Jorge Bruno conveyed his opinion on the sidelines of a solemn session to celebrate the 131st anniversary of Unânime Praiense Philharmonic Society, which he a... more >>

Information: Music Treatises on display at Angra do Heroísmo Public Library and Regional Archives
The Angra do Heroísmo Public Library and Regional Archives will mark the World Music Day, which is annually celebrated on October 1, with the presentation of an educational exhibition of Music Treatises. The event is addressed at the public in general and, particularly, to music teachers and students in Angra do Heroísmo. This exhibition features a set of treatises written by some of m... more >>

Information: Azores Museums promote activities under European Heritage Days 2012
The Regional Directorate for Culture joins, through the museums of the Regional Network of Museums, the European Heritage Days 2012, an event that will take place in Portugal on September 28, 29 and 30. European Heritage Days are an annual initiative promoted by the Council of Europe and the European Union, involving nearly 50 countries with the aim of raising awareness to the importance of safe... more >>

Information: Agency for Cultural Tourism aims to boost social intervention in the sector
The Regional Directorate for Culture, together with Carlos Machado Museum, Cresaçor Cooperative and Arrisca, signed a Cooperation Protocol in Ponta Delgada today to formalise the creation of the Agency for Cultural Tourism (ATUC). On the occasion, the Regional Director for Culture congratulated these institutions as they were mobilise to synergies in order to achieve a successful interve... more >>

Information: Azores intangible heritage disseminated on internet site
Following the entry into force of the legislation (Ordinance 80/2012 of July 13) regulating the legal scheme on the safeguarding of the Azores cultural and intangible heritage (Regional Legislative Decree 21/2011/A of July 4), the electronic platform - www.matrizpciacores.azores.gov.pt - is available at the "Cultura-Açores" portal. The platform is intended to support the inventory process of ... more >>

Information: Premiere of documentary "Montar a Tenda" on Terceira's popular theatre
In a joint initiative of the Presidency of the Regional Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Culture, and the "O Corredor Cultural Association," the documentary on Terceira's popular theatre, "Montar a Tenda" (Assembling the Tent), will premiere at the Ramo Grande Auditorium in Praia da Vitória next Sunday, September 2, at 9 PM. The documentary was directed by Montse... more >>