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Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores Crafts Fair from November 27 to December 1 at Pavilhão do Mar
Azores Crafts Fair from November 27 to December 1 at Pavilhão do Mar
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azorean Handicrafts at largest craft fair in Iberian Peninsula
Azorean Handicrafts at largest craft fair in Iberian Peninsula
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores Handicraft Fair - Santo Cristo from May 23 to 29 at Portas do Mar
Azores Handicraft Fair - Santo Cristo from May 23 to 29 at Portas do Mar
November 11, 2025
Azores Crafts Fair from November 27 to December 1 at Pavilhão do Mar
June 30, 2025
Azorean Handicrafts at largest craft fair in Iberian Peninsula
May 21, 2025
Azores Handicraft Fair - Santo Cristo from May 23 to 29 at Portas do Mar
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Nota de Imprensa
November 11, 2025
Azores Crafts Fair from November 27 to December 1 at Pavilhão do Mar
The Christmas edition of the Azores Crafts Fair is back at Pavilhão do Mar, in Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel, from November 27 to December 1. With free admission, this initiative, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), closes the annual cycle of local craft markets on different islands of the archipelago, which kicks off with the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. This edition of Azores Crafts Fair – Christmas 2025 will feature more than 80 regional Craft Production Units (UPAs). They will have the opportunity to showcase their products at this event, including those certified by the “Azorean Handicrafts” collective brand. In addition to promoting and selling the handcrafted products on display, this Christmas market also includes daily workshops on the techniques for making "Lapinha" (sea-themed) Nativity scenes, Fabric Balls, Christmas Cards, Origami Stars and even Christmas Angels. Participation in the workshops is also free and requires registration via email at [email protected]. The musical programme for the event will include performances by the Ilha Verde Folk Group on Thursday, November 27, at 8 p.m.; the Passos de Bruma Folk Group on November 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Engengroaldenga on Saturday, November 29, at 8 p.m.; Duo Toadas on Sunday, November 30, at 8 p.m.; and the Sta. Cruz Traditional Singing Group, on Sunday, December 1, at 8 p.m. The Azores Crafts Fair is the largest exhibition and trade event in the Azorean crafts sector. It can be visited from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on November 27 and 28, and from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on November 29 and 30 November and on December 1. The programme is available for consultation on the Azorean Handicrafts portal at artesanato.azores.gov.pt.
November 11, 2025
Azores Crafts Fair from November 27 to December 1 at Pavilhão do Mar
The Christmas edition of the Azores Crafts Fair is back at Pavilhão do Mar, in Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel, from November 27 to December 1. With free admission, this initiative, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), closes the annual cycle of local craft markets on different islands of the archipelago, which kicks off with the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. This edition of Azores Crafts Fair – Christmas 2025 will feature more than 80 regional Craft Production Units (UPAs). They will have the opportunity to showcase their products at this event, including those certified by the “Azorean Handicrafts” collective brand. In addition to promoting and selling the handcrafted products on display, this Christmas market also includes daily workshops on the techniques for making "Lapinha" (sea-themed) Nativity scenes, Fabric Balls, Christmas Cards, Origami Stars and even Christmas Angels. Participation in the workshops is also free and requires registration via email at [email protected]. The musical programme for the event will include performances by the Ilha Verde Folk Group on Thursday, November 27, at 8 p.m.; the Passos de Bruma Folk Group on November 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Engengroaldenga on Saturday, November 29, at 8 p.m.; Duo Toadas on Sunday, November 30, at 8 p.m.; and the Sta. Cruz Traditional Singing Group, on Sunday, December 1, at 8 p.m. The Azores Crafts Fair is the largest exhibition and trade event in the Azorean crafts sector. It can be visited from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on November 27 and 28, and from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on November 29 and 30 November and on December 1. The programme is available for consultation on the Azorean Handicrafts portal at artesanato.azores.gov.pt.
Nota de Imprensa
June 30, 2025
Azorean Handicrafts at largest craft fair in Iberian Peninsula
Azorean Handicrafts are being promoted at the International Handicraft Fair – FIA Lisboa, the largest handicraft fair in the Iberian Peninsula, which opened on Saturday at the Lisbon International Fair (FIL) in Parque das Nações, Lisbon. Lúcia Linhares, Vanda Melo, Isabel Silva Melo, Cláudia Furtado, Adolfo Mendonça, Sofia Afonso, and Adelaide Costa are the “ambassadors” of Azorean Handicrafts until Sunday, July 6, at an international event that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Isabel Silva Melo and Adolfo Mendonça, both working in ceramics and already distinguished at this event, are competing for the FIA 2025 Award in the Traditional and Contemporary Crafts categories. Adelaide Costa, working with plant fibres, and Cláudia Furtado, working with whale bone and wood engraving, are competing for the first time. The Azorean Handicrafts stand is located in the pavilion dedicated to national handicrafts, alongside the main entities operating in the craft sector, such as the Institute for Employment and Professional Training (IEFP), CEARTE and municipalities from across the country that promote their craft productions from a cultural and tourist standpoint. The Azorean stand, which is part of the usual exhibition of "Azores Brand" certified food products, is notable for its size, the local materials used in its construction, and the festive atmosphere that welcomes visitors and promotes the Region's rich cultural heritage. In this context, nine Senhor Santo Cristo ‘registos’ (representations) are on display at the Azorean Handicrafts stand at FIA-Lisboa. They stand out for the exuberance of the floral compositions and the materials used, such as fish scales, corn husks, silkworm cocoons, beads, and a wide variety of paper and fabrics. FIA-Lisboa is open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, the exhibition closes at midnight.
June 30, 2025
Azorean Handicrafts at largest craft fair in Iberian Peninsula
Azorean Handicrafts are being promoted at the International Handicraft Fair – FIA Lisboa, the largest handicraft fair in the Iberian Peninsula, which opened on Saturday at the Lisbon International Fair (FIL) in Parque das Nações, Lisbon. Lúcia Linhares, Vanda Melo, Isabel Silva Melo, Cláudia Furtado, Adolfo Mendonça, Sofia Afonso, and Adelaide Costa are the “ambassadors” of Azorean Handicrafts until Sunday, July 6, at an international event that attracts thousands of visitors every year. Isabel Silva Melo and Adolfo Mendonça, both working in ceramics and already distinguished at this event, are competing for the FIA 2025 Award in the Traditional and Contemporary Crafts categories. Adelaide Costa, working with plant fibres, and Cláudia Furtado, working with whale bone and wood engraving, are competing for the first time. The Azorean Handicrafts stand is located in the pavilion dedicated to national handicrafts, alongside the main entities operating in the craft sector, such as the Institute for Employment and Professional Training (IEFP), CEARTE and municipalities from across the country that promote their craft productions from a cultural and tourist standpoint. The Azorean stand, which is part of the usual exhibition of "Azores Brand" certified food products, is notable for its size, the local materials used in its construction, and the festive atmosphere that welcomes visitors and promotes the Region's rich cultural heritage. In this context, nine Senhor Santo Cristo ‘registos’ (representations) are on display at the Azorean Handicrafts stand at FIA-Lisboa. They stand out for the exuberance of the floral compositions and the materials used, such as fish scales, corn husks, silkworm cocoons, beads, and a wide variety of paper and fabrics. FIA-Lisboa is open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, the exhibition closes at midnight.
