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06/08/2024

02/07/2024

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The boy doesn't seem to age.

26/06/2024

The Festival of St. John of Porto, known as "Festa de São João do Porto," is a vibrant annual celebration held in Porto, Portugal, on the night of June 23rd to June 24th. This festival, which honors St. John the Baptist, is one of the city's most significant and lively events, attracting thousands of locals and tourists.

Features of the Festival:

Fireworks: A spectacular fireworks display over the Douro River is one of the highlights of the festival. It typically starts at midnight and lasts for about 20 minutes, illuminating the night sky and reflecting on the water.

Street Parties: The streets of Porto come alive with music, dancing, and festive decorations. Various stages are set up around the city where live music and performances take place.

Traditional Customs: One of the unique traditions of the festival is the playful hitting of plastic hammers on people's heads, which is believed to bring good luck. Another custom is the release of hot air balloons made of paper, known as "balões de São João."

Food and Drink: The festival features plenty of traditional Portuguese food and drink. Grilled sardines are especially popular, along with caldo verde (a traditional soup), and plenty of wine and beer.

Bonfires: Bonfires are lit throughout the city, and people jump over them, which is a tradition believed to bring good fortune and health.

Cultural Activities: The festival includes various cultural activities, such as parades, folk dances, and performances that celebrate the heritage and traditions of Porto.

The Festival of St. John of Porto is a mix of religious reverence and exuberant street partying, making it a unique and memorable experience for anyone who attends.

The Festival of St. John of Porto, known as "Festa de São João do Porto," is a vibrant annual celebration held in Porto, Portugal, on the night of June 23rd ...

20/06/2024

20/06/2024

Austrālijā uzstādīts kapakmenis Latviešu Leģiona 15.divīzijas karavīram, dēkainim, krokodilu medniekam un opālu racējam Arvīdam Blūmentālam, kurš ir slavenās filmas “Crocodile Dundee” prototips.

Blūmentāls dzimis 1925.gadā Dundagas pagasta “Būdenos”, miris 2006.gadā Kūberpēdijā, Austrālijā. Par viņu kopumā uzņemtas vairāk nekā 30 filmas un raidījumi.

18/06/2024

49th International Porsche 356 Meeting 2024 | LISABON.

More than a tribute to the brand, Porsche Club 356 Portugal aims to represent a certain philosophy of life and an automotive concept linked to three main vectors. Conservation, history and culture. Conservation to preserve and restore cars to pass them on flawlessly to the next generation. History, to tell its successes and some (few) failures since the day the first 356 arrived in Portugal. Culture, finally, to understand the Porsche 356 as a work of art and a symbol of a certain taste for the good things in life.
https://cms.porsche-clubs.com/PorscheClubs/pc_356portugal/pc_main.nsf/web/C125782200303800C12571ED0053EA9D

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More than a tribute to the brand, Porsche Club 356 Portugal aims to represent a certain philosophy of life and an automotive concept linked to three main vec...

12/06/2024

VISION ART FAIR was founded by gallery owners and curators to meet the demand for showcasing contemporary art in southern Spain and Portugal. Building on the success of ART EXPO ALGARVE, Portugal's largest international contemporary art fair, the aim is to connect artists and galleries with new audiences.
https://visionartfair.com/about-us

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VISION ART FAIR was founded by gallery owners and curators to meet the demand for showcasing contemporary art in southern Spain and Portugal. Building on the...

26/05/2024

On our way back from Porto we made a stop in Espinho, 20km South of Porto, to see the Elite16 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour of 2024. This time the tour has stopped in Eshinho as part of qualification processes for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and with only three major tournaments left, points made in Espinho can take the teams a long way towards getting their tickets into the French Capital. We made our stop to see Latvia's women team, Tīna Graudiņa and Anastasija Samoilova, play in a heated battle point to point against Brasil. Unfortunately for our girls, the match was lost with a 5 point difference, though it was a fierce one.
- Veronika Struncena.

Beachvolleylv

23/05/2024

Biblioteca Municipal José Marmelo e Silva.

História.

Apesar de em 1970 ter sido criada uma biblioteca com cerca de 4.000 livros, dinamizada pela Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, no edifício do antigo "O Nosso Café”, e anteriormente a Câmara já ter tido uma biblioteca nos Paços do Concelho, só em 15 de novembro de 1986 é que o Município de Espinho instalou uma Biblioteca Municipal num dos edifícios do antigo Colégio de N.ª S.ª da Conceição, que entretanto tinha sido adquirido - https://www.bibliotecamunicipal.espinho.pt/pt/a-biblioteca/historia/



Biblioteca Municipal José Marmelo e Silva

06/05/2024

HERO - ERA | London - Lisboa | 2024.

Once again enthusiasts, fans and members of the motoring world and classic cars gathered in London to participate in the event that takes place once every two years, the London to Lisbon Rally. This 10-day and 2000 mile challenge is back for 2024, this time making its way down from South of London through four different countries located in the Atlantic coastline to reach their final destination, the capital city of Portugal, Lisbon, where they had an honoring and awards presentation in Estoril, Cascais. On their way down, the racers made overnight stops in cities such as Bordeaux, San Sebastian, Salamanca, and the Douro Valley famous for its vineyards and wine, kicking off the race early at 9.00am and further making stops in numerous aerodromes to attend meals and complete tasks given by the organizers, later to finish the day and the race by 5.00pm, in the next overnight hall. During these halts, fans and supporters of the rally got the chance to get close to the competing cars and talk with their owners. London to Lisbon Rally, an event organized by HERO-ERA, offers enthusiasts with passion for all that is classic to take part in this spring-time event stretching across Europe's most scenic roads, landscapes and views, taking racers though most of these beautiful regions away from the vastly approaching tourist season. - Fellow spectator and reporter, Veronika Stuncena. / Veronika Struncena

Photos taken from the final day of the Rally, the 220km trip from Alcobaça to Lisboa.

Hero Era Rally

06/05/2024