PALCUS

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

On our last day we started off with an informational meeting with the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Dr. Paulo Estêvão, at the offices of the Secretaria Regional dos Assuntos Parlamentares e Comunidades (SRACP). He highlighted the importance of connecting the Azorean community from all around the world. Afterwards, we witnessed plumes of steam leaking from São Miguel’s numerous volcanic hot springs as we made our way to have Cozido das Furnas for a traditional lunch. We blared Portuguese pop music in the car until we arrived at the Terra Nostra botanical garden, where we relaxed in the orange, iron rich, thermal pools. If that wasn’t soothing enough, we then made a quick pit stop at Europe’s only tea plantation, Gorreana and sampled their local product. PALCUS Chair, Katherine Soares joined us for our final meal of the trip at Palm Terrace. As our lovely staff handed us our desserts, folklore dancing erupted across the restaurant floor, and we even got to join in! In the end, it was a magical conclusion to an unforgettable 2-week experience.

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TAP Air Portugal

05/29/2026

Celebrate PALCUS in the Azores! 🇵🇹✨

We are proud to invite you to the PALCUS 35th Anniversary Gala on October 17th at the iconic Coliseu Micaelense in Ponta Delgada.

Celebre a PALCUS nos Açores! 🇵🇹✨

Temos o orgulho de convidá-lo(a) para a Gala do 35.º Aniversário da PALCUS, no dia 17 de outubro, no icónico Coliseu Micaelense, em Ponta Delgada.

Join us for an elegant evening filled with culture, community, and celebration.
Junte-se a nós para uma elegante noite repleta de cultura, comunidade e celebração.

✈️ Travel packages via / Pacotes de viagem via Azur Travel https://www.azurtravel.co/single_product.php?pkt_id=54
🎟️ Purchase tickets / Comprar bilhetes: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/palcus-35th-anniversary-gala

05/29/2026

On Thursday, we explored the inextricable connectivity between the Azores and the United States where approximate 1 million Azoreans (and their descendants) reside. We began our day with a visit to the University of the Azores where we met Professor of Economics Mario Fortuna, Ph.D., as well as Christopher Gosselin, the U.S. Deputy Principal Officer in Ponta Delgada at the oldest, continuously operating U.S. Consulate in the world. Our conversation focused on the evolution of the Azorean economy from a monoculture of agriculture to a highly-subsidized agriculture sector with sophisticated machinery and a booming tourism market critical for Azorean income and employment. Officer Gosselin spoke about the geo-strategic location of the Azores, specifically highlighting the Terceira military base and how the Azores is uniquely positioned in American diplomacy. Dr. Fortuna asserted that America is the greatest source of tourism in the Azores, particularly the nostalgia market. He spoke about an increasingly massive number of Americans visiting the Azores in the past couple years. This connectivity is further demonstrated by our personal links to the Azores. Our lunch at Monte Verde consisted of chicharros, filetes and lapas . We then visited the Emigrant Museum where we were able to take in the socio-cultural history of Portuguese (including Azorean and Madeiran) immigration stories and patterns of movements. For many of us, it was a specific historical perspective that gave greater context to the personal immigration stories of our parents and grandparents. The artifacts at the museum felt incredibly familiar as some of us were able to see newspaper articles featuring the very same Portuguese-American organizations that several of us are still involved in today and other items that featured our hometowns, in some instances U.S. sister cities. This special connection to a history we often were unable to find in our history books was followed with a plaque ceremony at Praca do Emigrante where the Azorean contingent of our group placed the stone for our 2026 Heritage Portugal cohort into the ground among other stones commemorating the lives of Azorean immigrants and showcasing the many Portuguese groups like Casa dos Acores, the Portuguese Kids, and the inaugural Heritage Portugal cohort.

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TAP Air Portugal
Associação Emigrantes Azores

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Yesterday, the Heritage Portugal group embarked on their journey to the Azores Islands. Participants woke up bright and early for their 8am flight to São Miguel where they were greeted by their new tour guide, Gabriel.

After stopping for a cafezinho, the group explored the city of Ponta Delgada. Participants were especially eager to visit historic landmarks such as Portas da Cidade, mirroring its replica in Fall River, MA from which many of the group members trace their roots. Our afternoon segment concluded with a delicious lunch at Cais de Sardinha, where we indulged in local cuisine— our favorite meal of the trip!

The group was later awarded the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Câmara Municipal de Ponta Delgada, Senhor Presidente Pedro Nascimento Cabral alongside his administrative team. It was there that we gained extensive knowledge of the historic origins of the city’s establishment, European & transatlantic contributions to the island, regional identity, and the island’s geopolitical landscape.

We are looking forward to what the island has in store!

Azur Travel
TAP Air Portugal

05/27/2026

🔥 The 2026 Battle of the Bifanas commemorative tumblers are going FAST! 🥂

Don’t miss your chance to grab this LIMITED EDITION collectible before they sell out! Designed exclusively by Aleaure for this year’s Battle of the Bifanas, these tumblers are the perfect way to celebrate Portuguese culture, community, and one of the most anticipated events of the summer.

A huge thank you to Thomas daRosa and slodevie for helping make this special release even better — every tumbler includes a complimentary cocktail at the event! 🍹✨

✔️ Limited quantities available
✔️ Special PALCUS member pricing
✔️ FREE tumbler with qualifying new memberships
✔️ Event pickup or shipping available

Secure yours before they’re gone! 🔥

🥂 Pre-order today:
Battle of the Bifanas Commemorative Tumbler Pre-Order: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/battle-of-the-bifanas-commemorative-tumbler-pre-order

05/27/2026

Day 9 started at Iberis Capital, where we had the opportunity to learn about the role investors play in supporting innovative business models and growing companies. We learned how through structure and organization leads to greater success.

We then had the experience of visiting FLAD – Fundação Luso-Americana para o Desenvolvimento, an organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between Portugal and the United States through science, education, culture, and transatlantic relations.

Later, we visited Brotéria, a cultural space in Bairro Alto founded by the Portuguese Jesuit cultural center. Brotéria connects with the city by exploring urban life through talks, exhibitions, performances, and more.

To finish off the night, we attended a performance at Fado ao Carmo, where we were able to experience the beauty and emotion of traditional fado music.

Today we will head to the Açores!

Azur Travel
TAP Air Portugal

05/26/2026

Across the Atlantic, Onto the Field: The Story of Portuguese-American Soccer at the New Bedford Whaling Museum

WJFD-FM sportscaster John Gonsalves will present an engaging look at soccer’s deep roots in the SouthCoast, exploring how the sport united local communities and helped shape the nation’s passion for the game. This historical retrospective is especially timely as the sport prepares to return to the global spotlight in 2026.

Program
5:30 PM – Doors Open
6:00 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
6:05 PM – Overview on History of Soccer on the Southcoast
6:35 PM – Moderated Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Lucio Santos
Carlos Medina
Yasmina Carvalho
Ruben Resendes
7:15 PM – Audience Q&A: An open dialogue with panelists and guests.
7:30–8:30 PM – Reception: Join us in the Jacobs Family Gallery for light refreshments and continued conversation.

https://www.whalingmuseum.org/program/across-the-atlantic-onto-the-field-the-story-of-portuguese-american-soccer/

05/26/2026

Day of Portugal events around the country

Day of Portugal is just around the corner, and we are all looking forward to the various celebrations that will be held in Portuguese communities across the country. PALCUS has put together a list of some Day of Portugal events happening throughout the country.
https://conta.cc/4dMqnEu