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GORETTI MEDEIROS - FOUNDER | OWNER Goretti was born in Lincoln, CA, and grew up in Lincoln, San Jose & Mount Shasta before moving to Southern C...

Both fun and beautiful,  the manjerico tradition happens during the annual Festa de São João ( festival of St. John) in Porto, Portugal.  The manj...

The beloved Dia de Portugal (Day of Portugal) is a holiday celebrated every year on June 10th in every corner of the Portuguese-speaking world. Of...

It’s with heavy hearts that we Portuguese are facing this festa (festival) season, or should I say this festa-less season this year.  The time-hono...

I think we can all agree that there are certain traditions that are rocks in the foundation of our culture.  As Portuguese, especially those of us ...

If asked to give a shout to the most cherished person in the Portuguese community, say "Mãe" (mother) so you get it right.  A mother, in the Portug...

Margaret Resendes Peek 25 de Abril (April 25) A Profound Revolution The Infamous 25 de April, also known as the Carnation Revolution of Portugal, i...

The Aҫores islands are often described as enchanting, magical, a place that time forgot and even theorized to be part of the lost Atlantis.   They...

      As many are on the front lines of this fight against COVID-19, I feel it is our responsibility for those that can sew to make medical masks t...

Boa sorte, meus amigos e amigas!  Good luck, my friends!  While the Portuguese don’t have one day set aside tied to the celebration of good luck, w...

  The current Portuguese flag is not only a beautiful work of art, it contains a masterful combination of symbolism that has been in existence sin...

Carnaval is a complex combination of ancient practices mixed with modern magic.  Carnaval, or "Entrudo", designates the period between Epiphany (J...