Autor: Luso Loonie — Devin Meireles
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Rewriting The Story of Portugalo Fest: The Unexpected Comeback
It seems like a new chapter may be unfolding. With a refreshed board now in place, there are early indications that the festival is attempting a reset.
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How’s the PORTUGUESE Culture in TORONTO!? (VIDEO)
Toronto is home to one of North America’s largest Portuguese communities, with roots going back to the 1950s when immigrants from mainland Portugal, the Azores, and Madeira began settling in the city.
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Field Notes. #9
My approach to life tends to come in bursts: either taking everything in or sprinting toward something I’ve decided I want. Either way, it’s always full tilt. That’s why the change of seasons can feel like a reset after a stretch of time that seemed static.
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Kindle Unlimited Reads
On a Saturday afternoon, what better to do than read a book on Kindle Unlimited! Portuguese Heritage Stories That Blend Memory, History & Emotion
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Portas da Cidade Azores – Canada (PCAC)
The iconic Portas da Cidade, inspired by the historic gates of Ponta Delgada, are coming to the city, honouring the generations of Azorean Portuguese immigrants who helped shape Brampton’s culture, history, and community.
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Video: Experiencing PORTUGAL Here in TORONTO! – Cafe Belem & Casa Portuguesa
Video: Experiencing PORTUGAL Here in TORONTO!
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Field Notes. #8
Because at the end of the day, what really matters is that the work says something—anything—and that the act of writing it felt honest and cathartic. If that’s the case, then I should be my own biggest fan.
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Tertúlia Night 2026 – An Evening of Portuguese Arts & Culture
You’re Invited! On May 15th at 7:00 PM, we gather at Casa do Alentejo (1130 Dupont Street) for an evening celebrating literature, art, music, comedy, and live expression.
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VIDEO: A Traditional PORTUGUESE Wedding in CANADA!
“My Big Fat Portuguese Wedding” parodies the organized chaos of a traditional wedding reception. You aren’t just watching a play, you are a “cousin” or a friend sitting at the table. Loud family arguments, questionable fashion choices, and plenty of improvised crowd work!
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The Stories We Keep: Family Photos That Shaped A Narrative
In honour of my new book, released this week on Amazon Kindle, I’m sharing a collection of family photographs—captured moments in time that may or may not have been written into the storytelling within its pages.
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The Scars Saudade Wrote — A New Book Is Born
There are stories we tell. And there are stories we carry. This book is not just about migration across oceans. It is about migration across generations. About what it means to belong—and what it costs. The Scars Saudade Wrote — A New Book Is Born!
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Video: Afternoon Tea at Belmond Reid’s Palace, A Timeless Madeira Tradition
Welcome to afternoon tea at Belmond Reid’s Palace—an elegant tradition steeped in history, refinement, and the art of slowing down.