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SÃO MIGUEL, THE ISLAND DEVOTES OF SENHOR SANTO CRISTO DOS MILAGRES
On the island of São Miguel there are many festivals and manifestations of faith that reflect the devotion of a religious and very Catholic people who are the people of São Miguel, whose traditions have been maintained over the years, passing on from generation to generation and contributing to strengthening their culture and identity. Thus, […]
Published on 22 January, 2021
Read MoreSÃO MIGUEL, THE ISLAND THAT PLEASED ALL WITH ITS FLAVORS
São Miguel, the island that appeals to everyone with its flavors, resembles all the other islands in the Azores when it comes to gastronomy, characterized by its authenticity and richness of its flavors, much appreciated by its people and also by all those who visit the archipelago. On this island, the most popular dishes are […]
Published on 21 January, 2021
Read MoreMISSED MANUEL CANITO
AEAzores comes here to express the most sincere condolences to the family of Maestro Manuel Canito, who died on January 6, 2021, in Fall River, victim of an illness, at the age of 93. Born in the parish of Arrifes, island of São Miguel, where he was the leader of the local band, Lira Nossa […]
Published on 21 January, 2021
Read MoreISLAND OF SÃO MIGUEL, HOLDER OF A RICH BUILDED HERITAGE
The island of São Miguel has a rich built heritage that varies from public and private heritage to religious, civil and military heritage, which have great historical and cultural value that already descends from the beginning of the settlement, contributing in a certain way to the identity of the people of São Miguel. Much […]
Published on 20 January, 2021
Read MoreSÃO MIGUEL, THE GREEN ISLAND
São Miguel is the largest island in the Azores archipelago, occupying about 745km2. Its aspect in relation to its east-west fulfillment is due to the succession, in space and time, of several volcanic complexes. This island is thus composed of the volcanic complex of Nordeste: the oldest and where the highest point of the […]
Published on 19 January, 2021
Read MoreSÃO MIGUEL, STAGE OF MISCELLANEOUS EPISODES
The island of São Miguel, also known as «green island», according to old European nautical charts from the 14th century, was discovered between 1427 and 1439 by Gonçalo Velho Cabral, a Portuguese navigator under the command of the great discoverer Infante D. Henrique. After being found, São Miguel became a unique captaincy with the island […]
Published on 18 January, 2021
Read MoreMISSED DAVID TAVARES, AZORESIAN EMIGRANT IN CANADA
The AEA expresses the sincerest condolences to the family of Mr. David Tavares, an Azorean emigrant in Canada, who died on January 13, in Toronto, victim of a prolonged illness. After hearing this sad news, the AEA could not fail to pay a small tribute to this successful emigrant in Canada, the creator of one […]
Published on 15 January, 2021
Read MoreSANTA MARIA, AN ISLAND THAT DEVOTING THE DIVINE HOLY SPIRIT
Santa Maria, like the other islands of the Azores, is the stage for the celebrations of Divino Espírito Santo that are on the list of religious cultural activities that this island has. These celebrations were introduced by the Franciscans and the Order of Christ throughout the archipelago in the early days of their settlement, of […]
Published on 15 January, 2021
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