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DIAS DE MELO
Yesterday was a day to remember and we could not remain indifferent to the birthday of an important personality of the Azorean culture and who contributed, during his lifetime, to its affirmation and aggrandizement, we are talking about José Dias de Melo who would have been 96 years old yesterday, April 8. Azorean author and […]
Published on 9 April, 2021
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FLORES, THE WESTERNMOST POINT OF EUROPE
Flores, the largest island in the western group of the Azores, is the westernmost point of this archipelago and Portugal, but also of Europe, which has this beautiful name precisely because of the abundant presence of hydrangeas that divide their fields. However, according to Gaspar Frutuoso in his work about the Azores, Saudades da Terra, […]
Published on 7 April, 2021
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FROM SEA WEEK TO OTHER FAIAL FESTIVITIES
The island of Faial follows the same pattern as the other islands of the Azores when it comes to festivities and events that are intended to entertain the population, whether religious or more profane. In this sense, approaching the more religious aspect of this island, the Holy Spirit festivities take on an important meaning for […]
Published on 6 April, 2021
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FLAVOURS OF FAIAL ISLAND
Faial’s cuisine is essentially sea-food oriented, where fish and seafood dishes, very characteristic of the island of Faial, predominate and are highly appreciated due to the unique flavor that the local fish and seafood have. However, meat dishes also mark their presence on Faial’s tables, which are not far from those that exist in the […]
Published on 5 April, 2021
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EASTER, A FESTIVE SEASON FULL OF TRADITIONS
In the Azores, in all the islands, great and remote traditions are lived in this festive season of Easter, which remain throughout the years, passing from generation to generation, where the Christian essence remains very present. The Easter festivities in our archipelago are developed around the Eucharistic celebrations, since most of the Azoreans are Catholic. […]
Published on 1 April, 2021
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FAIAL, AN ISLAND WITH PATRIMONIAL VALUE
Among all the natural heritage that the island of Faial has, it also has a very rich heritage value in its architectural structures and city that reflect the history and various historical episodes that marked this island and its people. The city of Horta is delimited by its houses that reflect the important international and […]
Published on 30 March, 2021
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LENTEN PILGRIMAGES
Holy Week, a Christian religious tradition that celebrates the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ, is now beginning. This is the last week of the Lenten season, which begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday. Thus, the AEAzores could not remain indifferent to this time that speaks volumes to the Azorean people and […]
Published on 29 March, 2021
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FAIAL, THE BLUE ISLAND
The island of Faial, located in the central group of the Azores archipelago, is part of the triangle islands along with the islands of Pico and São Jorge. Being an island of volcanic origin, with an area of 172.43 Km2, it is also known as Blue Island, due to the dominant presence of blue hydrangeas […]
Published on 25 March, 2021
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