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Name

Luciana Magalhaes

Birth

30 Jun 1982

Gender

Female

Location

Azores

Hobbies

Photopraphy

Relationship

Single

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luluarte › New article
8 years ago

São Lourenço Bay, located in the northeast part of Santa Maria, constitutes a unique landscape – a huge semi-conical slope, much like a half of a volcanic crater, entirely covered by dry stone wine corrals and bordered by a series of white houses on the water edge. During the descent by the s... Read more

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Sheryl › gorgeous view

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luluarte › New article
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The Santa Maria Natural Park and the Naval Club, in partnership with the Port Authority of Vila do Porto, promoted another edition of the Ecological Regatta, within the Azores Entre-Mares campaign, which took place this morning, June 4, In the Marina de Vila do Porto. This activity consists in t... Read more

luluarte › New article
8 years ago

SPEA, the Portuguese Society for Bird Studies, confirmed that the seagull population is growing and attributed its inland occupation, particularly in coastal towns and fishing villages, to the "over-abundance of food resources." The growth has been met with annoyance from a number of residents from... Read more

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flapiz › I love sea gulls

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luluarte › New article
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The island has its unique microclimate, varying from tropical, to moderate and windy at the coastline. Prepare for breathtaking views and picturesque landscape, which is still not empoverished by the massive tourism presence and is ideal for a day-long hiking. "Sunset is about my favorite time of... Read more

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Joanac › Beautiful

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luluarte › New article
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The Cult of the Divine Holy Spirit was brought in the 15th Century to Santa Maria, in Azores by the influence of the Franciscan Order.

True to its roots, Santa Maria celebrates the "Impérios" and maintains this popular tradition that goes back to the beginning of the settlement. They are moments of fraternization and community sharing without distinction of classes. The role of the Divine Holy Spirit is to practice charity, in one of its fundamental manifestations, the almsgiving and the search for divine help in moments of distress, always resulting from personal or family promises. Formerly this manifestation of faith was confined to the celebration of only three "Impérios". Nowadays, these festivals have adapted to the new needs of their devotees, extending in summer, when the island receives many of its emigrants who continue to have a very close relation with their origins, as well as others who visit us and want to know and witness the singularity of this typical "Mariense" feast.

It is a ritualistic tradition with a strong symbolism in which each participant has a specific and defined role. The "emperor and empress" (imperador and imperatriz) are the ones responsible for the promise made, and assume the main role of the whole ceremony.

An "Império" raises a serious financial commitment guaranteed by the emperor. (imperador) However, thanks to the spirit of sharing, intrinsic to the cult of the Divine Holy Spirit, several people collaborate in its organization, through donations, either financially or providing specific food products such as bread, meat, threads, amongst others . The silver crown bearing on top a dove, and the sceptre, represent the main insignias of the "Império". Of the rituals that involve all the festivity, religious processions are very important, emphasizing the one where the "Império" moves from the emperor's house to the religious eating spot (copeira), involving a colourful procession filled with joy by all participants.

It's a ceremony that counts with the presence of the "Foliões" who, in groups of three, improvise songs and "falsettos" accompanied by the beat of a drum and other typical instruments in a very peculiar sonority that continues throughout the rest of the event. The "copeira"(eating spot), the theatre (or triad) and the Hermitage are the main structures built for carrying out this important event of the "Império". The "Copeira" is the place where soups, meat and wine are offered, the "theatre" (or triad), similar to a porch, where the table bread is distributed, and the hermitage is where the religious rituals related to the empire take place . During the day the traditional soups are distributed in the "Copeira" that were prepared by cooks and their helpers. The "hustle and bustle"  in the cooking of the meat begins at early dawn. In Santa Maria there are several "Copeiras. These traditional ceremonies, long awaited all year round, are announced as one of the most genuine events on the island of Santa Maria. In the "Impérios" of the Holy Spirit the generous soul of the "Marienses" is evident and this characterizes well these folks.

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The Cult of the Divine Holy Spirit was brought in the 15th Century to Santa Maria, in Azores by the influence of the Franciscan Order. True to its roots, Santa Maria celebrates the "Impérios" and maintains this popular tradition that goes back to the beginning of the settlement. They are moments... Read more

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LiaF7 › It is always nice to aknowledge and see other's traditions :) Lovely photos.

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ze2000 › that looks very nice. I love traditions like @LiaF7!

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luluarte › New article
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Praia Formosa in Santa Maria Island... The Beautiful Azores...You should visit! :D The water is rich in sea life, which includes marine mammals like dolphins. Crystal blue waters that are good for swimming, snorkerling and sailing and with several diving spots around the island. Lay down in t... Read more

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Lucia5 › Beauty!

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crissimoes › So beautiful!!

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luluarte › New article
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The sea turtle was found on the 12th of May in Praia de Lobos - Anjos - , attached to a fishing gear, and was delivered to the care of the Natural Park . The animal, measuring 38 cm 38 centimeters and weighing 5.5 kg, showed signs of high dehydration, as well as amputation and necrosis of the lef... Read more

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Fesalvia › Animals suffering the consequences of the stingy way that the human being treats nature.

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luluarte › yes that one is really lucky :D

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crissimoes › Love this story :D

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crissimoes › Love this story :D

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luluarte › New article
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All the nine islands of the Azores Archipelago are volcanic origin and are located in the North Atlantic, scattered along a 600 km stretch of ocean from Santa Maria to Corvo, approximately between 37° and 40° north latitude and 25° and 31° west longitude. According to 2011 data, 246,772 people l... Read more

luluarte › New article
8 years ago

The Azores hosts a lots of music festivals. Every year Santa Maria Island hosts the Santa Maria Blues Festival in "Anjos". From July 13 to 15 - 2017, the island dips into blues rhythm during three days where the visitors can listen to bands from Portugal, USA, Spain. This is a unique opportun... Read more

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Borderline › Looks cool

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Sonia › Lovely. I think I'll put Santa Maria on my list of holiday destinations!!!

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birjudanak › its beautiful place and amazing

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LiaF7 › Such a small island but so enriched in cultural activities :)

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luluarte › You have to visit the island, you will love Sonia :)

Lia Oh yeahhhhhhhh :))

Birju Yes it is :-)))

Bordeline... yes amazing :D

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graciana › I hope and I pray to travel I Portugal one day. :)

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luluarte › you will grace and sing here :D

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luluarte › New article
8 years ago

Santa Maria is an island that fascinate. The beauty of its built heritage (man-made historic environment such as houses, factories, buildings, places of worship, monuments and built infrastructure such as roads, etc) merges with the greatness of its natural heritage. Santa Maria's geological formati... Read more

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KimJohnson › One of the places i would really love to visit, thanks to your photos.

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