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Editorial
Vida! Magazine – Spring 2015
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015, a year of reboots and renewal.
VIDA! Magazine is back with all its
former contents, plus new ones which I
strongly advise the reader to go through.
We have a brand new team, new
writers and new goals. This year we aim to place
ourselves among the top facilitators and promoters
between the Portuguese Speaking Countries and
the UK. From great holiday destinations, great
business announcements, up and coming talents,
relevant interviews with key players, we will bring
you great culture events and accurate information
in a clear attempt to show you who´s who and
what´s what.
This edition features very important interviews
with two strong women who give their all in
service of the community.
The Portuguese Consul Joana Gaspar talks to us
on the efforts being made to ensure better quality
service for the community whilst letting us all
know a little bit more about herself.
Also, we had a conversation with the President
of the Portuguese Speakers Community Centre,
Lia Matos, and the story of how it all began, and
where and how her bold project stands today.
We also introduce an association called Raizes
da Lusofonia in the words of Anabela Semedo,
one of its founders, who brings us the association’s
activities and more.
Mr. Jonathan Lux, the Honorary Consul to Cape
Verde in London announces an agreement with
Lusofonias Publications & Media ltd regarding the
management ofVisas, an always useful information
to those of you visiting this beautiful African
country.
Monica Salgado, one of our brand new writers,
warns us all about data privacy and its importance,
in the global digital world of today. I think it’s safe
to tell you all, pay attention!
We bring you a typical Portuguese recipe for
you to try it at home (yes, you don’t need to be a
professional cook, we are here for you!)
A new real estate section entitledVIDA Habitat
will be covered by two architects with many
years of experience in the field. The power couple
Raquel Oliveira and Nuno Mota.
And finally we welcome our very own Ricardo
Palma, a professional photographer and director
whom we are very happy to be working with in
our new Media Section, through which we are
spreading our wings to places we never gone
before.
All that and much more, just waiting for you!
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Nuno Mota , Ricardo Palma, Monica
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Marilyn Lambarth, Cátia Andrade,
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Ewemade Orobator, Daniel Graça.
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2015, a year of reboots and renewal.VIDA!Magazine is back with all its former contents,
plus new ones which I strongly advise the reader to go through. We have a brand new
team, new writers and new goals.This year we aim to place ourselves among the top
facilitators and promoters between the Portuguese Speaking Countries and the UK.
From great holiday destinations, great business announcements, up and coming talents,
relevant interviews with key players, we will bring you great cultural events and accurate
information in a clear attempt to show you who´s who and what´s what.
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uís Miguel Rocha (February 1976 – 26
March 2015) was a Portuguese author,
television writer and producer.
This article servers as a homage for this best
selling author that was taken from us all
too soon and leaves us sad and poor with
a irreparable gap. We are deeply thankful
for his contribution to this magazine as
his last extensive interview was with us
VIDA!Magazine.
We also extend our thoughts to his family
and friends.
Luis Miguel Rocha was born in Porto and
according to his mother it was a sunny
February day. He was raised inViana
do Castelo where he spent most of his
childhood.
Studied humanities until the 12th grade. In
his twenties he then started his professional
life as technician in a production company
in charge of the Sunday mass featured in TV.
He also supervised scripts for English and
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advertisements and opinion columns.
04 Economic news
10 Asbestos awarness
12 Turkish Delight
28 Take me home
32 Raízes da Lusofonia
36 Interview - Lia Matos
38 UK Footballer Finder Football Club
42 Privacy Article: Why does it matter?
44 Art & Culture news
48 Talent of the month: Daniel Graça
56 Housing problem in th UK
Contents
18 A priority for the British Council
Luís Miguel Rocha
dies at the age
of 3920
Day of Portugal
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Portuguese Recipes
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SMT4Y – Social Media
Training forYouth
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VIDA! Habitat
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Interview
Joana Gaspar –General Consul of the
Portuguese Consulate in London
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Kriolo Jazz Festival
Portuguese producers and translated several
books and novels which have already been
published.
Prior to pu lishing his first novel e wrote
and produced television in London.The
auothor´s second novel, The Last Pope, was
published in 2006. The novel examines the
conspiracy theories about the death of Pope
John Paul I.
The Holy Bullet, also known as The Holy
Assassin, his third novel, was published in
2007. "The Pope's Assassin", also known as
"The Papal Decree" is the third book of the
Vatican series.
As he puts it “currently I devote myself
exclusively to writing while trying to be
a citizen of the world”.
He died in March 2015 after a prolonged
illness.
R.I.P.

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Portugal
The Portuguese Brand meia.duzia® was
distinguished as one of the 100 best new products
in this year´s International Food&Drink Event (IFE),
one of the most renowned Gastronomic Fairs in the
. This rand is the first of its ind to mar et its
product which is a jam in a shape of a tube similar
to the ones in used for painting.
Angola
The Secretary of State for Forestry
Resources, André de Jesus Moda,
urged in Ondjiva, southern Cunene
province, the citizens in order to
pay greater contribution to the
forests so as to protect the species,
fight hunger and poverty.
Brazil
The overnment of o Paulo has launched a program to finance
municipal projects for rainwater harnessing and re-use it in public
services such as hospitals, nurseries and public administration
facilities. This program is the first act of management y eraldo
Alckmin (PSDB) who funds the effort against the hydric crisis.
São Tomé and Príncipe
The country will turn into one of the biggest
producers of Palm Oil in Central Africa in 2016.
This is a guarantee given by the administration
of the Company AGRIPALMA which after rising
palm trees in over 1900 hectares of land in
the south of the island of São Tomé, is now
preparing to build a factory for the production
and manufacturing of edible oil.
Mozambique
The Company Portucel Moçambique has received
permission by the Government for the use of over
365 thousand hectares of land in provinces of
Manica and Zambézia. The project will generate at
least 7.500 new jobs and will work closely with the
local communities in order to improve the overall
quality of life in the region.
East Timor
The Asian Development Bank has put up an initiative that
will allow the East Timor citizen to have access to loans using
personal estate as collateral, which in turn will create the
opportunity for more efficient and easy way of doing usiness.
This move is being implemented by the Secretaria de Estado
do Apoio e Promoção do Sector Privado (SEAPRI).
CapeVerde
The government plans to hold an event in the city of Mindelo
this coming April aimed at helping attract foreign investment
to the islands of SãoVicente, São Nicolau and Santo Antão.
Named “Mindelo Meeting Point,” the event is intended to
assist in fleshing out the slogan one country ten destinations
and show other tourist destinations in addition to the already-
consolidated resort islands of Sal and BoaVista.
Guinea-Bissau
The Portuguese Government, together with the OMS, DGS, INEM
and INSA is going to build a mobile laboratory to provide help and
information about Ébola and how to deal with this disease in order to
prevent future outbreaks as well as to cope with the current situation.
The immediate goal is to prevent new cases by May.
Economic newsCapeVerde – 5th Meeting of the
Community of Civil Aviation Authorities
Lusophone in Praia
The 5th Meeting of the Community Civil
Aviation Authorities Lusophone (CAACL)
was held this month of March in Praia,
CapeVerde. The main items on the agenda
are to report the situation of points of
ongoing projects, particularly the CAACL
Communication Strategy, Basic Library
online standards and regulations and
documentation survey of areas to fill this
Portuguese library, training and training
of Civil Aviation inspectors CAACL, and
the adoption of Portuguese as the ICAO
working language.
Guinea-Bissau – Security Sector Reform
in Guinea-Bissau
Governance as well as the economic and
financial situation has improved. The R
is still at a preliminary stage, although
the roundtable planned for 25 March has
compelled the government to clarify its
plans a five year program costing more
than $270 million, including a special
pension fund to finance the retirement of
hundreds of armed forces personnel.
Macau – Luso-Asian Forum debate
The Luso-Asian Fórum has brought
forward a debate about the 15 years of the
special administrative region of Macau
and it process of development since the
transfer of sovereignty from Portugal to
hina in . t will also reflect on the
future of the region.
Brazil/Africa – Agreement encourages
trade between Brazil and Africa
The Companhia Docas do Ceará (CDC)
has signed a cooperation protocol
with Enapor S.A. a company in charge
of the administration of CapeVerde´s
harbour and ports. The idea is to extend
Brazilian exportations to other African
countries using CapeVerde as gateway.
Withthis measure it will possible to gain
expediency and economic growth.

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ngola has all the tools in place
to be the new economic power
house in Africa that is if we
manage to attract the right
Entrepreneurs and Business
people to the Country. One could say that
there is not a better opportunity to invest
in Angola than now, the oil price crisis is
a hint that the Angolan Economy is too
much dependent on oil and a diversification
is a must, so that the country can thrive in
other sectors such as Agriculture, Tourism,
Transport, Technology, to name a few.
Angola has the right ingredients to be the
China of Africa but a lot of underground
work is needed to attract foreign direct
investment for the areas above mentioned.
It is easy to recognize that the Government
is doing all it can to put things right.
Hence a lot more is needed to be done to
put the country in the Map of the Economic
freedom, by having a free market economy,
within the boundaries of what one would
call free market, it is important to take into
account what has been achieved during
these 12-13 years of peace that the Country
has had, and lets never forget the bleak past
we had, but we should move on from the
past and bring a prosperous Angola into the
global map of businesses.
It’s important that the world gets to know our
country and see the business opportunities
it offers to those with interest in investing in
Angola.
Angola has the right ingredients to be the China of Africa but a lot
of underground work is needed to attract foreign direct investment
for the areas above mentioned. It is easy to recognize that the
Government is doing all it can to put things right.
Could Angola be
the new economic
power house in Africa?
Mário Mateus
"It is important that the world
gets to know our country and
see the business opportunities it
offers to those investing in our
country."
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ravel to CapeVerde from the UK
is becoming ever more popular
– business people who want to
take advantage of the favourable
regulatory and fiscal regimes
as well as tourists who want to enjoy the
year round warm and sunny weather, the
miles and miles of sandy beaches and the
many other attractions which the islands
have to offer.
One problem area has been the subject
ofVisas. There are, frankly, some rogue
operators who have been advertising a
Visa service and then failing to perform.
No need to take more risks.
The Honorary Consul to CapeVerde in
London, Mr Jonathan Lux, has just concluded
an agreement with the CEO of Lusofonias,
Mr Carlos Dias Monteiro, for Lusofonias to
administer theVisa applications and paperwork
so as to expedite the processing ofVisas which
will all be stamped and signed personally by
the Honorary Consul to CapeVerde in London.
In short, all visitors will now enjoy a prompt
and efficient isa service charged at the official
Government tariff) and a service they can trust.
Travelling to the
Cape Verde islands?
Contact:
Jonathan Lux – Honorary Consul to CapeVerde
Email: CapeVerde@JonathanLux.Co.Uk
The beautiful beach of Santa Maria in Sal island, CapeVerde islands.

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Asbestos is a hazardous material used in buildings mostly built before the year 2000. The damaged asbestos
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including fatal lung cancer like Mesothelioma and Asbestosi.
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sbestos management:
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used in the buildings mostly
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releases microscopic as estos fi res in the
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exposure to the as estos during wor s.
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holders to identify any asbestos material
in their premises and assess the condition.
We also help duty holder to manage the
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according to the current asbestos regulation
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improves the standing and reputation of
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Environmental Management wing:
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I
f you have never been to Turkey let
me take you on a trip to show you the
delights of this breath taking country.
From cosmopolitan Bodrum with its
ancient castle and marinas, to bustling
Marmaris and across the water to the little
gem that is Icmeler. The bustling bazaars,
crystal clear waters, exciting excursions,
marvellous mountains and the hospitality
of the Turkish people will take your breath
away.
Arrive at Bodrum airport and be
transferred in 45 minutes to the captivating
cosmopolitan town of Bodrum. The winding
streets of the colourful bazaar will show you
Turkish Delight
Words: Bernardo Simões de Almeida
Photos:VIDA! Magazine
In nearby Bitez you can relax in a hammock
swing or sit on the vast cushions in the cafes
or on the beach and enjoy a refreshing drink
whilst soaking up the sun. If you prefer
lounge on a sunbed and get a fantastic
golden tan.
Alternatively you can take a tripYalikavak
with its small selection shops and interesting
market stalls selling various Turkish trinkets.
Yalikavak is a very popular place for
Europeans to buy or rent houses all year
round.
If it is exciting night life you want take a trip
to um et and find music and dancing in
the clubs.
Dalaman airport is the place to land if
you want to explore Marmaris and the
surrounding area. The transfer takes about 1
hour 45 minutes but it is worth it.
Marmaris is a large resort with many hotels
and restaurants. The bazaar is vast and offers
many delights to tempt you – aromatic
spices, honey, sweets, pashminas, shoes,
ags lamps elly dancing outfits t shirts
lace tablecloths all to be bartered for. Bring
home a bargain or two or three! The marina
lined with restaurants and foods to tempt
the palate is the place to go for a relaxing
meal amongst the sparkling lights and
aromas of the various cuisines on offer. If
you want to drink, dance or partake of the
traditional Turkish hubba bubba pipe take
a walk on to the famous bar street (every
place in Turkey has one!)
Now across the water to Icmeler! Do I want
to disclose this place or keep it to myself?
Well to tell you about this little piece of
heaven which is situated just a short boat
trip across the sea from Marmaris (or a short
ride on the dolmus which is the name for
the small buses there) is a must. It is situated
at the bottom of the mountains. First you
come to the old village with its weekly
colourful market where the fresh fruit, salad
and vegetables which are grown locally are
not to be missed. Then on down alongside
the canal which leads out to sea and the
wonderful bay maybe stopping at one of
the cafes for a cooling drink or a piece of
scrumptious cake. Whether you want to go
self catering in one of the many apartments
or go all inclusive in one of the stylish hotels
there is something for everyone. Explore
this lovely place and discover the delicious
delights in the cafes and restaurants around
the square or along the bay. Take a boat
trip to explore the lovely bays or to go to
Turunc on market day for an interesting
outing. Soak up the sun on the beach
(sunbeds are free if drink or eat in the
restaurants). You will fall in love with this
little piece of paradise as many others have
already.
I could go on and on about various other
places and resorts in Turkey, as there are
many, but I will leave you there with the
picture that has been created for you.
All this is just waiting for you.
wonders that will tempt you. Colourful rugs,
bright sparkling lamps, tasteful delights to
eat ags and shoes to fill your wardro e
and the chance to barter (they expect it!).
The old marina full of gulets which will take
you on a trip to remember around the bays
so you can swim in the beautiful blue clear
water and see the wonders of the coast.
The new marina with its smart yachts
and designer boutiques is a place to
spend your time where you can shop in
the boutiques or sit in one of the cafes
and watch the world go by. Take in the
breathtakingly view of the bay and the
surrounding mountains with houses
rising up in stages to the hilltop. At
night enjoy a trip down bar street and
sample the various drinks on offer or
dance the night away at the Halikarnas
night club. Watch the laser beams
across the sky lighting up the bay and
the lights of the restaurants sparkling on
the water.
From cosmopolitan Bodrum with its ancient castle and marinas, to bustling Marmaris and across the
water to the little gem that is Icmeler. The bustling bazaars, crystal clear waters, exciting excursions,
marvellous mountains and the hospitality of the Turkish people will take your breath away.
“If you want to drink, dance or
partake of the traditional Turkish
hubba bubba pipe take a walk
on to the famous bar street
(every place in Turkey has one!)”
Contact:
Lusofonias Publications & Media Limited
Tel:+44 (0) 755 1009 805
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Business Business
A
year after the mock
magazine launch,
the Media section
of the Lusofonias
Publications & Media
td. as finally arrived.
e have ept our promise and
according to the mar eting plan
our media section is about to come
out.Yes, these are indeed exiting
times and will explain you next
why have this conviction. ur
philosophy is to magnify the message
of Lusofonias through and withVida!
aga ine. ith this step usofonias
edia will put all its energy to get
the attention and recognition that the
usophonia world deserves.
e expect to develop and get
a higher level of interest with
concept videos and films. iving
in the midst of the digital content,
we have to aim high in order to
accomplish the desired results.
The Portuguese spea ing countries
namely Angola ra il ape erde
East-Timor, Guinea-Bissau, Macao,
Mozambique, Portugal and São Tomé
e Principe deserve more credit than
they have. ulturally spea ing these
countries are getting everyday more
and more developed and mainly due
to the recent generations of people
born within the technological era,
mixing that with their cultural roots
the result is a synergy of creativity
ith a usophone twist.
n our way. e are already in
contact and with partnerships
with some usophone countries
namely Angola ape erde and
o am i ue. And finally to the
nuts and bolts of the media section,
drum rolls please e are in the
process of ic ing off with a couple
of documentaries.Yes, documentaries
and videos with interviews will e
the “main course” of Lusofonias
edia we will also give light through
social media and in this way, and in
style inform the population what
they are missing out on our amazing
culture.
The digital image
has arrived
Ricardo Palma
Head of Digital Media and Film
Ricardo is a filmma er with over
years experience in . aving
wor ed as a film editor in different
settings li e promo videos trailers
feature film documentaries
commercial and music video.
As a writer director he produced
a music video for a nglish indie
roc and Revelin y and a
co-directed and co-edited a
documentary called “Football
Revolution . e is currently
preparing a feature documentary
in Portugal.
ome of the companies that
Ricardo collaborated are Keko
London (for Bentley cars), East End
ilm estival and Princess ilms.
Ricardo as the Head of Digital
edia and ilm is responsi le
for the media and documentary
production section of the
usofonias company as well as
creating and coordinating video
digital content for the magazine.
He is also a article contributor for
theVida! Magazine.

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People & Communities People & Communities
I
t is still uncommon to see a woman as
Consul and in this case you are the first ever
to occupy the position. We would like for
you to tell us a bit about your professional
background?
There are few women than
men within the diplomatic
career because this career
was off limits for women
before April 75 (Portuguese
Revolution). Only after
1975, women started to
be accepted for diplomatic careers. Despite
that there are several great and fantastic women
ambassadors as well as other consuls in other
countries. Incidentally in the case of London it
was the first time so was the first ut its not that
uncommon anymore.
If this career is hard for men, so is the case
regarding women especially for their families,
changing locations every 3 years and it
is a complicated effort for both, although
it is harder for men to accompany their
(working) wives than for women to
accompany their
husbands. But I do
have to point out
that I have never felt
discriminated for being
a woman.
In my career I have
always been in
diplomacy. After finishing my degree with
the age of 22 and immediately entered
the diplomatic career tender, and I was
accepted and started as an embassy
attaché in 97 so, a long time ago, and with
some luck and a lot of hard work, I got in.
Usually for these positions there are many
candidates, in my year there were about
candidates for vacancies. t wasn t
easy. It is always like this every time.
"As a mother my greatest
dream is for my children to
grow up healthy and happy,
it is my only goal in life!"
The Portuguese Language besides being beautiful is also spoken by
thousands of people. We need to value and cherish it and this initiative
brought byVIDA! Magazine to converge so many distant countries
around the Language seems to me like an idea be commended.
Photos: Ricardo Palma
Joana Gaspar
General Consul of the
Portuguese Consulate in London
Interview
Joana Gaspar – Portuguese Consul for the UK

1918 1918
and act as a bridge so as to mitigate
these conflicts. This is another service
that is not very well known throughout
the community.
In an increasing globalized world, the
possibilities of communication and
acculturation are also higher and the
Portuguese language is prime vehicle
for the expansion of the traditions and
cultures of the Lusophone World. What
are your thought on this?
I completely agree! The Portuguese
Language besides being beautiful is
also spoken by thousands of people.
We need to value and cherish it and this
initiative brought byVIDA! Magazine
to converge so many distant countries
around the Language seems to me like
an idea be commended.
The Consul being the father/mother of
the Portuguese language abroad, what
are your ideas on how to increase the
visibility of the CPLPs and the influence
of the Portuguese Language?
Here in London there is a place called
Instituto Camões that is responsible for
spreading and distributing our Language
with Portuguese classes, cultural and
social events of Portuguese origin. They
have a programme of activities that is
quite demanding and well known.
Regarding the CPLPs I think the statutes
and guide lines speak for themselves,
whether it is the fighting for the
Portuguese Language for it to become
part of international institutions and
businesses. All the guide lines point to
this direction.
My country is the Portuguese Language,
Fernando Pessoa prophetically wrote.
What is to you the Portuguese Language
and the Lusofone Spirit? What do you
think about the Lusofonia?
Mainly its variety. We can express the
Portuguese “saudade” as easy as the
Brazilian smile.
Which are the main activities of the
Consul? This is because many people
confuse the Consulate with the Embassy.
Does the Consulate play any special
role in the integration of the Portuguese
Community in the UK? If so, which one?
The Consulate is an Administration
Department that operates a branch of the
Portuguese Pu lic Administration ffice
which provides for the Portuguese Citizens
abroad whom have, according to the
Portuguese Constitution, the same rights
and responsibilities as the ones living in
national territory. It is relevant to single out
responsibilities such as the voter registration
which is currently not being address as it
should. The num ers show a significant
discrepancy 500 thousand residents and
935 registrations which is not reasonable in
my view. This situation in turn has a political
and social consequence in the quality of life
and the quality of the provided services, for
the Portuguese as a whole.
The Embassy has a Social Adviser that,
in conjunction with the Consulate, has
the responsibility of getting to know the
community, its associations and help them
with their goals and or ambitions whether
through the providing of access to financing
and also social care to those in more dire
need such as the Portuguese Citizens who
are imprisoned, and they are not as few
as we all wished. These citizens have the
right to consulate support any time they
request it, meaning every time they apply
(the initiative has to come from them, also
due to Data Protection) we then liaise with
the Prison Authorities to see if there is any
sort of need or dispossession. We provide
this support everyday which is not common
knowledge. In Addition I personally visit
these citizens at least once every month.
Another support we provide is for the
families whose children have been taken
away by social services.
Unfortunately there are several cases
as these many of which are simple
misunderstandings between the Portuguese
families and the British System.
We try to mediate when requested either by
the families or either by British Authorities
many Portuguese citizens that need our
support due to their geographical distance.
The Key challenge is still the gathering of
human resources to provide more and better
services for the Portuguese Community.
At this moment with the growing numbers
of people coming here and the crisis still
lingering in Portugal that didn t allow for
the replacement of staff that either went into
retirement or left for better opportunities,
there is a significant shortage within the
workforce, so we do what we can with
the resources available so I must point out
the incredible work my staff does as their
performance is well above the average,
moreover with the pressure they face on
a daily bases. Our waiting list is full until
April but still we try to have a personalized
concern to any and all emergencies that
may arise, for instance when a person has a
situation in which she or he show a definite
proof of emergency, I personally try to
accommodate accordingly to the best of my
capacity, as I do not appreciate being lied
to so that is why as for a definitive proof.
Once proven, I then look to each case with
professionalism and care.
In 97 when I started in the Central
Department (Minister) my position was in
the general direction of European Subjects
dealing with issues within the European
Union and its relations with the Maghreb
Region. I found it very interesting to see
in the practical sense after having studied
these matters in theory, and also to observe
first hand how these institutions operate and
the mechanics of the European Union. It has
been a great school and to the this day one
of my favourite subjects.
Later on I was in the team that negotiated
the Lisbon Treaty during the Portuguese
Presidency of the European Union. It
was another great moment in my career.
Besides European subjects, I was in two
governmental ca inets the first was the
Secretary of Estate for the Communities
and then the Department of Foreign Affairs
under Luis Amado, the former Head of the
Department. They were also very good
experiences and with the first experience
is when I got the “bug” to work with
Portuguese Communities.
Before I came to London I was working
in the Department that oversees every
Portuguese Consulate in the world called
the Department of Consular Protection, so
I got to have a pretty good view of all the
runnings of Consulate positions around the
world, and I knew the London Consulate
was a position with particular challenges.
You have been in office for the better part
of six months now, how do you describe
your work so far and what were the major
difficulties?
The first six months have een of discovery
trying to understand what were the internal
problems and challenges as well as the ones
inside the community.
Also getting to know the community
in depth, what were the more relevant
individuals, the variety of Portuguese
associations, media and press, and the more
peripheral communities outside London
that still fall under our jurisdiction such as
Norfolk and Peterborough where there are
There are more and more emigrations
within the Portuguese speaking countries.
Are there any ways or means to speed up
the process of integration by the receiving
countries?
In my experience the integration process
for these emigration fluxes etween the
CPLPS is a very smooth one. The Portuguese
citizens are well received by countries like
CaboVerde, Timor, Brazil etc. Citizen from
these countries are also easily integrated
in Portugal. Even here in London many
families come from other CPLPs and there is
no difference whatsoever.
What are your thoughts on the future for
the Consulate?
ne of the goals had and ve
accomplished was to open a Facebook page
for the onsulate. t is my firm elieve that
social media plays an important part in our
lives. Many people are connected through
social media now days where information
spreads very fast to more and more people.
I thought it would be a great complement
for the onsulates we site. personally
update the page with relevant information.
It is my ambition to make the consulate
more e friendly and turn our we site more
complete with all existing information
put up in an easy access framework. I
also would like to add a service in which
the citi ens don t actually need to come
by but rather just send their documents
y post or e mail. have started doing
this with Consular Registrations in which
a recent proof of address is sent and no
physical appearance is necessary. I keep
motivating my staff to offer the best service
with the resources at hand hoping one day
everything will be better. Although there is
still much to do in that regard, I do believe
we are on the right track.
Finally tell us about any dream or
personal goal for the future?
As a mother my greatest dream is for my
children to grow up healthy and happy,
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T
he Day of Portugal is an annual
cultural highlight, celebrated
by the Portuguese across many
world cities and a recognised
community festival in the London
Borough of Lambeth. The national calendar
date is of significant importance for the
Portuguese pu lic officially randed as the
Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese
Communities.
This international renowned event pays
historic tri ute to the revered epic poet and
literary icon, Luis de Camões (who died
10th June 1580) and honours the maritime
exploration of Portuguese pioneers and
merchants.
The celebration brings together a
community in realising the great historic
achievements and installs a sense of unity to
Portuguese emigrants and their descendants
living around the world - Comunidades
Portuguesas Background Based in one of
London’s most diverse boroughs, there is an
estimated population of residents of
Portuguese origin and more than a fifth of
the community are Portuguese spea ing.
The festival has ta en place in the historic
site of Kennington Park which is close to
the areas of Stockwell, South Lambeth
andVauxhall/ Oval also known as Little
Portugal due to the close proximity to
many established cafes, restaurants,
bakeries, neighbourhood associations and
delicatessens. Streatham has become a
new hub for the celebrative festival in 2015
and is now home to a growing Portuguese
spea ing and uso descendant community.
The show can attract in excess of 25,000
people who are drawn to a cultural variety
"Streatham has become a
new hub for the celebrative
festival in 2015 and is now
home to a growing Portuguese
speaking and Luso descendant
community."
The celebration brings together a community in realising the great historic achievements and installs a
sense of unity to Portuguese emigrants and their descendants living around the world – Comunidades
Portuguesas ac ground ased in one of ondons most diverse oroughs there is an estimated population
of residents of Portuguese origin and more than a fifth of the community are Portuguese spea ing.
Photos: Alcino Francisco
Day of Portugal
Fun fair zone at the Day of Portugal festival in London.
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of entertainment and activities for all
ages. plit across four ones the show
has all the attractions of a traditional
community fair such as fun fair,
gastronomy, musical and art & culture
events; along with Portuguese and
local usiness participation family
entertainment.
ive music plays a ma or part in the show
featuring a diverse mix of traditional
fol lore pop and a headlining artist from
Portugal on the main stage. Local artists
and D s complement the array of talent
that provides for a pleasant and social
come together.
The show also brings together a variety of
traders & exhibitors on site. “Foodies” have
the chance to sample from locally ased
restaurants and community associations,
who provide traditional cuisine. All
communities are invited to come and
celebrate over 800 years of Portuguese
history in this unique event that also
promises typical Portuguese food wine
produce and live entertainment.
The event´s purpose
The pro ect aims to esta lish and
implement wor ing principles
in delivery of an annual festival
that will support the Portuguese
Community Centre Charity
pro ects serve and promote the
various Portuguese associations,
clu s usinesses enterprise and
voluntary groups. The outdoor
event will nurture collaboration
and cooperation through support
services sport and charity
wor all of which are proven
to encourage participation
integration and representation
within a wider community.
Live music during the Day of Portugal festival in London.
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T
ell us about SMT4Y.
SMT4Y stands for (social media
training for youths); founded in
2014 by Deborah Abodunrin a BA
and MA graduate in Advertising
and International Communications with
4 years’ experience in business support
roles. SMT4Y is a platform targeted at
unemployed young people in London,
with a vision to be a platform available
to unemployed young people globally by
2019. SMT4Y aims to inspire, expose and
encourage unemployed young people
to use the technology available to them
corporately to challenge the job market.
Many young people sit at home every day
with their Facebook, computer, tablets and
gadgets applying for positions which they
do not necessarily have the adequate work
experience. As well as that the demands are
rising for organizations to implement new
internet and cloud skills in their business
models, ten years ago who would have ever
thought companies would be recruiting
for social media managers? That is why we
need a platform like SMT4Y to encourage
unemployed young people who feel lost in
gaining employment, that the technology
experience they have is a skill set in
demand.
WhyYouth unemployment and technology?
To us at SMT4Y youth unemployment is a
borderless global issue, it was estimated
that in 2013 90 million young people were
unemployed. What remains clear is the
status of the economy is a deciding factor
on the faith of young people around the
world. Our lens at SMT4Y is solely focusing
on young people who do not have access to
great opportunities because of one reason
or another. We don’t for once forget that
many young people are also dominating
the job market around the world. However
SMT4Y aims to dedicate time and resources
to uplift unemployed young people through
technology. We feel very strongly that youth
unemployment and technology can be a
successful mixture, young people both in
What is you form of delivery?
The events and masterclasses at SMT4Y
are designed to be intimate, and solution
focused. In the past, we have delivered at
somewhereto_, City of Westminster College
in London, summer of somewherto_ and
exhibited at Skills London 2014. All our
events and master-classes have a technology
theme, at our pilot project at somehwerto
we delivered a five day event which
brought together over 25 young leaders
and entrepreneurs in London who feel
technology have impacted their careers
and businesses. Our second forum was
at the City of Westminster College, titled
Technology Empowerment, at this event
"A platform like SMT4Y can
help a NEET by providing them
with a practical platform to plan
their career in a techno savvy
manner."
Skills London 2014 is a careers and skills
event targeted at young people age 16-25
in London, supported by The Mayor of
London. At the exhibition we explored
the concept of being professional online,
educating the youth on how they can
use social media professionally. What
was memorable about exhibiting at Skills
London 2014 was that we were able to
be part of the top youth event in London,
attracting over 30,000 young people. At our
stand we engaged with over 5000 young
people and distributed free wristbands
which further illustrated our campaign
(#BeProfessional on social media).
developing and developed countries easily
grasp technology and we fill this a ility is
a unique skill set. Through master-classes,
training and online portal we aim to inspire,
expose and encourage young people to turn
their technology experience into corporate
skills. We hope that after an unemployed
young person attends both our master-
classes and online training, attendees will
identify how they can become employable
or become a self-starter. Every day many
organizations are now implementing new
technology solutions, which they need
a techno savvy candidate to fill and at
SMT4Y we want to inspire unemployed
young people interested in technology to
make themselves available for these techno
savvy positions.
we were opportune to engage with media
students at the college. Working closely
with youth centric organisations such as
somewhere to we delivered a workshop
called Paper CVVs LinkedIn to help young
people identify the difference and the
importance of having an online presence as
a job seeker.
Memorable moments at SMT4Y?
Well, we are always about having fun
and making sure every unemployed
young person we come across is inspired,
encouraged and exposed to technology
skills in demand. Having network with
prominent youth centric projects and
organizations. In 2014 we got offered a
free exhibition space at Skills Lond2014.
SMT4Y stands for (social media training for youths); founded in 2014 by Deborah Abodunrin a BA and MA
graduate in Advertising and International Communications with 4 years’ experience in business support
roles. SMT4Y is a platform targeted at unemployed young people in London, with a vision to be a platform
available to unemployed young people globally by 2019.
Words and photos: Deborah Abodunrin
Tackling youth unemployment
The SMT4Y team
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How can SMT4Y help NEET?
Young people not in education,
employment and training are known as a
NEET. A platform like SMT4Y can help a
NEET by providing them with a practical
platform to plan their career in a techno
savvy manner. The moment a young person
is out of education and not in employment
that person is alone or idle, and we all
know what it means to be lonely and idle.
We want to be that support system for every
young person, from helping them to apply
for a job online to encouraging them to
having a Linkedin account or encouraging
them to brush up their internet and cloud
skills. SMT4Y has a vision to be a modern
career service platform encouraging young
people to take advantage of the digital era.
Tell us about your Sponsors, Partners and
in-Kind contributors.
At the initial stage SMT4Y was self-
funded by the CEO & Founder (Deborah
Abodunrin). After completing a pilot
project in February 2014, SMT4Y
became part O2ThinkBig a CSR project
by the telecommunication giant O2 and
Telefonica. The initiative supports young
SMT4Y training event.
people with projects with community
interest. During the pilot project SMT4Y
networked with prominent companies
like ASUS UK, and Grovo in NewYork.
During our pilot project we received in-
kind contribution from ASUS, and Grovo
an online Internet and cloud skills; they
offer individuals and organization on how
to develop their technology skills with
30 second video. In November 2014 we
received further support from O2ThinkBig
which allowed us to be part of Skills London
2014. We are currently looking for sponsors
and partners to join us in our journey of
inspiring unemployed young people.
Tell us about the partnership between
SMT4Y and Lusofonias?
We approached Lusofonias back in 2014;
we are very pleased to be collaborating
with them in 2015. What is exciting about
Lusofonias andVida magazine is the idea of
sharing development in Portuguese speaking
countries in the UK and abroad. SMT4Y is a
platform with a vision to help young people
around the world, having access to network
with the team is a positive start to our global
vision.
Y in five years?
n five years the vision at T is to e
one of the most practical platforms for
unemployed young people globally. We
hope to be working very closely with the
UN, World Bank and technology driven
projects which will shape the lives of
unemployed young people.
Tell us the About the team at SMT4Y?
The team at SMT4Y is a young and vibrant
team. We have two youth Ambassador
Esther Abodunrin and Joy Melody; they
both support at events and represent the
project in both their social and personal
lives. During the SMT4Y O2ThinkBigger
project Emmanuel Abodunrin is our Project
Leader, he is currently studying a Master
in Accounts and Finance at Lancaster
University. The SMT4Y visuals are designed
by Peter Edmondson a very professional
and talented designer. We have a very small
team, which we are looking to grow in the
coming months.
What is a techno-savvy candidate?
To us at SMT4Y a techno savvy candidate
is an individual who is enthusiastic about
technology and competent or confident
enough to use it to their advantage both
social and corporate.
What is coming up for SMT4Y?
Presently we are working very closely with
usofonias to pu lish our first maga ine
to further engage with young people. In
ay we will e pu lishing our first
magazine with the help of Lusofonias; the
magazine will be called Fill Magazine
by SMT4Y. Exploring how technology is
shaping the business world, and providing
an insight to help young people fill
their skills in the corporate world. The
magazine will be published on a monthly
basis, to inspire, encourage and expose
young people to technology skills and
opportunities in order for them to fill in the
digital gaps in demand.
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A Portuguese colonial architecture - Municipal Palace of Praia.
W
hile growing up I have always been made
aware of a place that so many relatives
would proudly call home – CaboVerde
– a place that had its own enchanting
beauty such as paradisiac beaches, grogue
drinking, homely made food, rich culture and laid back
tropical weather, and when often spoken of 'sodadi' was
always a constant element.
As an island girl the human imagination didn't do much
justice to the island beauty, to the preserving vestiges of
the rich diversity of the dialect, the colonial arquitecture,
social customs, traditional practices and culinary traditions.
The remarkably attractiveness of these islands are a steeped
Take me home
Words and photos: Cátia Andrade
in history and culture bound by the turquoise blue waters,
boasting spectacular vistas. Besides being a spectator of such
beauty I could almost believe that they exist in a world of
their own in which time slows down and life is savored. No
wonder why they have been the birth country of world renown
personalities such as Cesaria Evora, Amilcar Cabral and Mayra
Andrade.
Day one of my whirlwind visit starts in a bit of a blur,
strengthened y a hour delayed flight. ut luc ily some
unknown relative’s faces were patiently and warmly waiting
for me by the arrival gate. After doing the somewhat awkward
is-that-you glance upon scanning the faces of the group of
people at the arrival gate it was an enormous relief confirming
that we each are who the other is expecting
and make our way home... at last.
As a person who has a special sort of
fascination with places that tend to be
remote, less traveled and miles away from
anything I was looking forward to this
trip to CaboVerde - to the motherland of
my ancestors – for the opportunity to see
and sense a place that has literally been
named as a description of what those that
discovered perceived, and such description
sent shockwaves of excitement through my
system. or the first time ever felt such a
sense of belonging and the fact that I have
een waiting for it my entire life was finally
happening.
inally was home first stop Praia a
small busy city where the locals seemed so
contempt with their traditional ways of life
marked by a visible amount of development
due to the dynamics between locals ,tourists
and immigrants. I can happily say that I
had the opportunity to enjoy the rich and
distinctive combination of seeing unspoilt
natural and agricultural landscapes and
enjoying unique island culinary delights and
social and cultural artifacts.
Praia is a city full of life, color, movement,
diversity and it’s clearly marked by its
historical and colonial roots. And places
such as the city Centre known as Plato
breaths the Portuguese arquitectural
influence. These landmar s from the
colonial era and seen in the city Centre like
the Presidential Palace were monuments
hard to overlook which took me back
in history. I was fascinated and often
overwhelmed how these buildings breathe
so much history and are extremely rich in
culture.
An amazing city where from various
locations I found myself in a different
set of plateus being able to see the most
amazing city panoramas, from Achada
de Santo Antonio to Achada de Sao
Filipe or even Achadinha, and despite
the same attractiveness of panoramas the
distinctiveness was in its individual beauty
and the breathtaking feeling attached to it.
The city is a melting pot greatly represented
by the way all walks of life came together
also one could even be more pragmatic and
perceive it as a translation of commercial
port slowly getting urbanized that keeps
breathing and concentrating life.
Moving away from the historic city and
driving up north it was almost like entering
in a different world and i was mainly
amazed by these outstanding mountains
landscapes where each and every single
one had its own volcanic formation. The
climate itself did often varied as we moved
from different locations, one moment the
surroundings felt a bit hot and dry by the
next minute quite humid and cool, but
whatever I went I could see that the brown
terrain of the island was still craving for its
rainy season.
On my way to Assomada on the highway
the scenery completely changes from the
driest southern part of the island – displays
of rolling hills of green farmland and
cattle land were just amazing views. Out
the window, my eyes are met with green
hills compromised of groups of plateaus
surrounded by green mountains, while so
often i would catch glimpses of the sea and
its rocky encased beaches. Somewhere in the
midst of the quiet rural bliss and places like
Santa Catarina did translate the simplicity
of life.
While uncovering the island and travelling
by car everyday was a great adventure
with a hint of excitement, travelling to the
southern part of the Island we stopped by
whats nown to e the first city in the entire
island to be built by the colonial Portuguese
settlement. First stop a visit to the ruins of
a Monastery followed by a drive past the
royal fortress of Sao Filipe, including a scoop
around the oldest colonial church in the
whole island , Nossa Senhora do Rosario and
finally a visit to the th century town s uare
where the Pelourinho was first raised.
With so much History attached to these
stones it has contributed to become an
Unesco World Heritage Site and i can assure
everyone tempted to one day visit this islands
there is more than just a great deal to ''see''
in terms of major outstanding sights.
Every day was a different adventure and the
fact I was surrounded by the most pleasant
views was highlighted by my favorite sight by
far: the trip back from CidadeVelha where
we just had to stop the car to witness the
sunset, that moment i knew it was mine to
keep really spectacular - from that particular
location i was able to see another island in
the distance (Fogo Island)-like a mirage thus
one of the most breathtaking scenarios. Not
quite the edge of the world but you could
have fooled me into thinking otherwise.
Before I knew it in my imagination I reached
the point of no return… it was breath-taking.
Despite where the trip took me, we often
would see next to the main roads or touristic
locations plenty of little stalls selling the
typical souvenirs... And every time I visited
A trip that could have been just another trip but combined between meeting long last relatives
and discovering the islands beauty turned out to be the greatest life experience ever. By the end
of this was at ease with myself for finally giving myself a chance to explore my roots.
“CaboVerde – a place that had
its own enchanting beauty.”
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Historic Royal Fortress in CidadeVelha, Santiago island.
such stalls it was hard to resist not buying
something. In the interior of the island you
notice a big contrast from the city, some
houses are simpler, more modest and
besides the highway, mostly only dust roads
are what you ll find. ou see men women
and children walking along the side of the
highway, and as soon as you stop the car
tons of curious children would come out
of nowhere... and whatever you could give
them would make them genuinely happy,
no mimics .In the midst of so much beauty
I couldn’t ignore that despite thriving to
be a more western style island I could still
sense that all around locals did still lived
surrounded by struggle, which marked a
clear contrast with the rise of businesses,
new shops, restaurants and hotels.
But my trip didn’t stopped there off I went
from one place of the island to another to
keep witnessing the island natural wonders
which was magnified y the human factor
mainly meeting up close and distant family
members. And all came together when
feeling more connected with my dad's half
of the family which main highlight was
finally meeting up my grandmother at
last, which has contributed to open a new
chapter of a whole new dimension to my
identity.
Travelling to SaoVicente I could clearly see
a contrast, although its volcanic origin the
island didn’t seem as hilly as Santiago. But
the islands has its enchantment: on one a
chilled afternoon i was pointed to what it
seemed to be the highest location on the
entire island, and to my surprise this was a
very picturesque scenery, in one of the most
amazing mountaintops was Monte Cara
(Face mountain).
Despite the short visit to the island I
relatively enjoyed staying in Mindelo which
lead me to a sweet trip to Baia das Gatas
and Calhau. This particular island was
mainly characterized by the clear white
sand, crystalline clear waters as witnessed
in Laginha and the red volcanic soaring
rugged red cliffs. After an hour and a half
walking, wandering around Baia das Gatas
and Calhau I sat in silence and enjoyed the
beauty the island has to offer through the
amazing natural panorama. While taking
that moment I couldn’t help but feeling
privileged and truly lessed for finally eing
brought home.
A trip that could have been just another trip
but combined between meeting long last
relatives and discovering the islands beauty
turned out to be the greatest life experience
ever. By the end of this I was at ease with
myself for finally giving myself a chance to
explore my roots, I did indeed encountered
so many positive things which will be
forever priceless, but what truly got me was
the spirit of simplicity and acceptance, and
that itself will never be matched again.
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lusophone world such as Portugal, Cape
Verde, Brazil, Sao Tome e Principe, Angola,
Timor Leste, Mocambique, Guine Bissau,
but also from the UK and many other
countries from all over the world. The
D
riven by a burning desire to do
more and help those in need, not
just only the children from the
lusophone countries (Portuguese
Speaking Countries), the charity group
Raízes da Lusofonia has organised several
fundraising initiatives in the past five
years. The group cele rates their fifth
anniversary this year and would like to
continue reaching out to a wider range of
the underprivileged by keeping organizing
charitable events from London to the world.
Formed by a group of friends living in
London, the group holds several initiatives
of solidarity to raise funds that help support
children in several countries from the
Formed by a group of friends living in London, the group holds
several initiatives of solidarity which raises funds to provide support
to children from several countries in the Lusofonia world such as
Portugal, CapeVerde, Brazil, Sao Tome e Principe, Angola,Timor Leste,
Mocambique and Guine Bissau.
Celebrating ﬁve years of
positive impact in the world
"Raízes da Lusofonia"
group was created in 2010, by Anabela
Semedo, a Cape-Verdean descendant born
and raised in Portugal. She then full of
motivation decided alongside several close
friends to embark in this adventure and help
those in need by emphasizing the motto
"Together to make it different".
Distributing tasks amongst the members
of the group, Raízes da Lusofonia have
set themselves to organise the first Ra es
da Lusofonia Solidarity Party in May
of 2010, with the aim to raise funds to
assist vulnerable children living in these
Portuguese speaking countries. The event
not only showcased the artistic side of
Palops countries but also the amazing
diverse gastronomy. A variety of traditional
dishes was served, such as the catchupa
from CapeVerde, the Brazilian’s bean
stew, the cod from Portugal, the funge from
Angola, the banana with cod sauce from
Rebita - Angola
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"Raizes da Lusofonia has
participated in the FareShare
food collection initiative
sponsored by Tesco, which
contributed to raise 5.1 million
meals to those most vulnerable."
words: Luís Costa Pires
Sao Tome and Principe. The music brought
everyone together and the participants
danced to the rhythm of traditional
sounds and enjoyed various presentations,
especially the children. With nearly 150
people present this first party was a success
and contributed immensely to boost the
group’s determination.
The enthusiasm was such that the group
reached out to SOS Children’sVillages
charity organisation and decided to use the
funds raised in the previous party and revert
it to support the charity. Additionally the
Raízes da Lusofonia started sponsoring three
of the most in need SOSViIllages: Angola
(Benguela), CaboVerde (Sao Domingos)
and Brasil (Bahia).
The first steps were ta en and this helped
cement the dreams and commitment
pioneered by the Raízes da Lusofonia! The
group continued working with the SOS
Children’sVillages and kept on organising
their second solidarity party in 2011 but
also a third party and a gala dinner in 2012,
which doubled their donations towards the
amount they raise in 2011 and 2012. In
cooperation with the SOS Children’sVillages
UK, in 2011 the group also contributed
towards an emergency relief event, West
Africa Famine Appeal (with funds sent out to
assist people in Somalia), and to assist with
a project for a creation of a new village in
Zambia, Help Build ChipataVillage.
In June of 2013, the group organised their
first nternational hildren s day event.
Held at the Kids Company, this fabulous
party offered an entertaining afternoon for
the little ones. They were able to enjoy
several group games, delight themselves
with food brought in especially for them ,
and the creative entertainment, such as
face painting, storytelling and singing
competition. The group has since continued
sponsoring the hildren s illages and
has also donated to the British Red Cross to
support the Typhoon Haiyan Appeal.
In 2014 it has been for the group a year of
renewal of the group’s core commitments,
also a year of growth and perseverance.
The group has decided to get involved with
many more initiatives, and in March has
been invited to witness the moment when
the CapeVerde Ambassador for the UK
presented her credentials to her majesty
Queen Elisabeth II at Buckingham Palace,
and did posteriorly attend the
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in d onneur ceremony at the yatt
Regency London Hotel.
In May, the group has reached out to an
SOS Baby Appeal from the Portuguese Red
Cross in the area of Setubal, thus as the
harity identified a precarious situation for
families with babies and young children
at risk in the district the group decided
to donate the money that was then used to
shop online to buy baby food and essential
toiletries.
In June, the group was invited to share their
professional experience at the Portuguese
Achievement onference The y s the
Limit". The event took place at Europe
House and was supported by the European
Commission Representation in the UK and
the Portuguese Embassy in the UK.
In July, Raizes da Lusofonia has participated
in the FareShare food collection initiative
sponsored by Tesco, which helped prepared
several meals to those in need. The group
was also invited to partake in the Portuguese
Day event, which was organised by
the Lilian Baylis Technologic School to
celebrate the Portuguese language and the
different cultures from Portuguese speaking
countries. The group did present special
dishes and performed a traditional dance
from CapeVerde.
Raizes da Lusofonia also launched a food
collection campaign in August, in favour
of the less fortunate families supported by
the charity organisation Kids Company.
This initiative took members of the group
to visit different local communities and
automatically did hence awareness to a
cause by also seeking the collection of food
donations. This was organised under the
umbrella of the Kids Company’s Save the
Child campaign. The group’s commitment
was once again emphasised in December
when they have decided to support the
Kids Company’s Christmas Appeal and
the Operation Christmas Child by the
Samaritan’s Purse. With this last initiative
they’ve donated thirty shoeboxes gifts that
were part of the 56,659 that were sent from
the UK to these special in need children.
Rai es da usofonia fifth anniversary
will celebrate the group’s on-going aim
in helping supporting the charity future
projects for the next few years and their
initiative in organising solidarity events in
London, that can bring culture and tradition
together by sending their love from the UK
to the world!
From left to right: Puita (São Tomé e Príncipe); Fado (Portugal); Capoeira (Brasil); Batuco (CaboVerde); Samba (Brasil).
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and the of course fact that she is a woman
which unfortunately is still an obstacle all
by itself.
The goals behind the project were and still
are what Lia calls her 3 pillars: providing
social support; educating and informing
the community; and providing general
wellbeing. She has often met people
inserted in jobs offering little or no career
progress, which fear the thought of further
cultivating themselves and have problems
with their everyday life due to their poor
English skills. As such, most people found
financial hardship trying to pay for others to
resolve their issues which could be provided
by the Centre in a much cheaper or even
free of charge professional manner.
Lia observes the regular and consistent way
in which the Centre has grown and even if
retrospectively there are things she would
W
e met up with Lia
Matos to talk about the
Portuguese Speakers
Community Centre, more
commonly known as
Centro Português de Apoio à Comunidade
Lusófona, its project, and its future goals.
After 30 years of living in London, 15 of
which unaware of the community and
its concerns, Lia Matos, the President of
the PSCC started searching for her own
traditions. This shift was mainly due to the
birth of her daughter, and the need she then
felt to pass on the cultural values of her
native country, Portugal.
he first came in contact with the idea for
the Centre after a meeting with a Councillor
Mr Antonio Cunha. This was very much in
line with her own findings on the poverty
and the individuals’ isolation within the
community.
With a mind to tackle these issues,
Lia founded the Portuguese Speakers
Community Centre, meant as a service hub
for social support, which was to becomes
more than a mere association for gathering
and meeting a centre aimed at filling the
needs of the community and the gaps
within social services provisions.
“Everything takes time” Lia tells us, for the
initial obstacles were several and severe
such as the bureaucracy, the overall distrust
from the community in face of what was
considered a bold and big project, or the
lack of support from a divided community
" “Everything takes time” Lia tells
us, for the initial obstacles were
several and severe such as the
bureaucracy, the overall distrust
from the community in face of
what was considered a bold and
big project, or the lack of support
from a divided community and
the of course fact that she is a
woman which unfortunately is
still an obstacle all by itself."
have done differently she firmly elieves
that she has achieved what she has set out to
accomplish.
The Centre works within a consolidated
ut flexi le and united structure. As its
President, Lia evaluates analyses and
validates any decision. The Board of
Trustees and the Centre’s Manager, Fernanda
Correia, proposes ideas for discussion and
resourcing, considering their relevant, and
available capability. The services themselves
are provided by the staff in a volunteer
framework.
“Like everything else, when you start you
start small” says Lia, but the fact is that in
these last 2 years the Centre has seen a
new dynamic, growing every day, breaking
precedents, and gaining the recognition it
deserves within an otherwise still distrustful
community. The work of her amazing
volunteers, who offer their time providing
great service with their “altruistic soul full
of empathy, commitment and dedication”,
brought fantastic results in the provision of
services which regularly translates into more
awareness and more people coming in.
Lia’s hopes and ambitions include owning
the property where the Centre is based on, to
strengthen its bonds within the Community.
Lia also wants to further increase the services
there provided, to create a shelter for people
at risk of homelessness, and ultimately to
implementing more centres throughout the
UK, as more and more Portuguese Speakers
come to this country spreading out of
London, thus offering more and even better
quality in service of the Community.
The goals behind the project were and still are what Lia calls her 3 pillars:
providing socialsupport; educating and informing the community;
and providing general wellbeing.
Photos: Ricardo Palma
Lia Matos
President of the Portuguese
Speakers Community Centre

U
K Footballer Finder Football Club
(UKFF FC) was formed in July 2012
with the ambition to help footballers
released from pro and semi pro clubs
back into professional football or to
help aspiring foot allers on the first rung of the
ladder into the professional game.
It was formed as a result of the work
of the we site u foot all finder
www.u foot allfinder.co.u that had helped
over 350,000 people across the country to obtain
football opportunities with professional and
amateur clubs. From trials with the local grass root
team right through to Abdul Razak who within 4
years of playing for amateur side was winning the
Premier League with Manchester City.
UK Footballer Finder Football Club
Words: Ewemade Orobator
UKFF FC worked at two levels:
> Its amateur team that competed in the
Surrey South Eastern League winning
the League Championship in its debut
season and reaching the Final of the
London Junior Cup.
> And the Elite Development Squad, a
team of its best players who guest from
a number of local clubs to compete
against non league clubs such as Ryman
South teams such as Leatherhead and
Waltham and Hersham through to
Conference South teams such as Hayes
andYeading and Peterborough Elite
Academy.
As a result of helping players such as
players such as Gboly Ariybi (who played
for UKFF in November 2013 and was
debuting for one of the most famous clubs
in England, Leeds United in December
2013); Rodrique Ndaine who is currently
playing for Crystal Palace Under 21’s, the
club has merged with Non League Cobham
FC who compete in the Combined Counties
Division 1.
UKFFs Director of Football Ewemade
Orobator commented “I am very proud
of the impact that UKFF had around the
country and across Europe and beyond
with over 250 applications to play for its
teams from Africa, Asia, Europe and even
South America”.
However Ewemade Orobator is even more
excited with the link he has established
with Carlos Dias-Monteiro, The Chief
Editor of Lusofonias Publications & Media
Limited. The partnership has opened up
the possibility of the UKFF infrastructure
helping to unearth the yet undiscovered
“new Ronaldo” from the Portuguese
community living in London.
Ewemade stated “I am deeply excited
at working with Carlos and Lusofonias
Pulications & Media Ltd. Football
changes lives for good and that can be
so for aspiring London based players of
Portuguese origin. The idea is to hold
trials and coaching development sessions
to unearth this hidden talent from players
yet to be discovered. And we have an
incredible opportunity to do so.
There are around 1 million Portuguese-
Speakers in London – it is a large enough
network to put a formal system in place to
unlock this potential.”
Ewemade stated that it wont stop there
adding; “After we established skill and
fitness ased assessment camps and stating
to generate results ie players getting
professional opportunities. we will spread to
Portugal as the second phase. And long term
we want to extend this model to Brazilians,
Angolans, Mozambique, etc, etc.”
In the season that the Premiership Television
Deal hit a new record £5.6 bn, there has
never been a more exciting time to get into
football. The London Based Soccer Camps
sponsored by Lusofonias Publications &
Media could begin to open new doors to
hundreds of portguese footballers here and
around the world. The new partnership
between personnel from UKFF and
Lusofonias could just be the key to
opening those doors.
UK Footballer Finder Football Club (UKFF FC) was formed in July 2012 with
the ambition to help footballers released from pro and semi pro clubs back
into professional foot all or to help aspiring foot allers on the first rung of
the ladder into the professional game.
“The partnership has opened
up the possibility of the UKFF
infrastructure helping to unearth
the yet undiscovered “new
Ronaldo” from the Portuguese
community living in London.”
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The team will be playing the London Cup
final next unday th of arch. van
already scored around goals in games
played.
n one of the league game he was scouted
y one of ondon iggest clu and hes
eing o served y this clu . Apart from
that a few wee s ago he was invited and
started a pre academy trial in another ig
clu in ondon that we cannot mention the
name. e has also received an invitation to
van egan to play very early and at
the age of he oined the Technical
occer coaching academy in association
with est am nited.
e continues to attend the coaching
academy to date having wee ly sessions.
n van Played for Ryan as
an attac ing midfielder and stri er. During
this season he was the leagues est scorer
with goals eating the clu record goals
at all times and wining the managers trophy
for the est player.
Due to his performance he was also
selected several times throughout the season
to play for the nder team on the
eague in which the team managed to
reach The ondon up emi finals. ere he
also scored goals.
play next season at high level division The
Premier Division of ondon cho eague
for another good clu in ondon.
van is a versatile player that plays as a
stri er ut is a le to play in various positions
in midfield.
ften playing the num er or role he is
a s illed player and technically gifted.
e has a very good passing accuracy oth
at short and long range. e also possesses
great positioning in the field eing a le
to read the game and implement tactical
changes as instructed y coaches.
eing a creative player he plays for the
team ma ing assists and dictating the
tempo of the game when playing in the
midfield.
van is a physical strong player unselfish
nows when to ta e on the opponent on a
"Ivan is a versatile player that
plays as a striker but is able to play
i ario s positio s i i e .
Often playing the number 9 or
10 role, he is a skilled player and
te i a gifte .
one to one or to release the all. e is fully
committed to the team and never gives up
and li es challenges. e is always loo ing
to improve and learn new s ills eing a le
to implement those teachings during match
days.
n a personal level van is an easy going
very polite young oy. e en oys all aspects
of oot all ma ing him very easy to coach
and deal with.c e is very passionate a out
foot all spending countless hours practicing
s ills and drills on our ac garden and
also watching videos of Ronaldo and good
players and training sessions on we site.
e is Ronaldo fan.
u se uently he had a months trial at
professional level clu at Dagenham
Red ridge where he scored oals.
e played against very good clu s li e
outhampton arnet eyton rient
am ridge ulham etc.
ast season he played for ngar
unior Team in the helmsford
Regional eague. nce again he won
the managers trophy for est player.
urrently at age of van is playing
for hield Academy in cho league
division D ut the team is doing very
well having lost only one game this
season. The team is currently in second
place with one point ehind and two
plus games to play then the leader. t
is very li ely that they will win the
league and go up to or A division.
urrently at age of van is playing for hield Academy
in cho league division D ut the team is doing very
well having lost only one game this season. The team is
currently in second place with one point ehind and two
plus games to play then the leader. t is very li ely that they
will win the league and go up to or A division.
ords ernardo im es de Almeida
Photos orge orges
Ivan Borges
A rising star in the pitch

W
ell, privacy is usually
something you do not
value until you have little
or none of. Did you ever
notice that you only wish
you were alone when you are surrounded
by people? Privacy is more or less the same:
we have all heard stories about celebrities
that worked very hard to get where they
are, and then they
wish they had more
privacy, in a world
that has for decades
invaded celebrities’
privacy.
Now that we are all
connected all the
time, where globally sharing what you ate
or where you live is no longer something
only important and well known people do,
is privacy still something we urge for? Or
have we relinquished it the moment we
signed up for the latest social media hub?
If you believe the words of most social
media moguls, privacy is dead. No one
wants it. But that is not entirely true, is it?
We still crave solitude and a sort of oblivious
existence, some more than others. Some of
us still long for a blissfully uneventful and
anonymous life. And that should be allowed,
even if you still use and enjoy the latest app
or tech trend.
In the end, it seems that privacy, or more
accurately, data protection, still matters a lot
because it enables us
to choose – choose
whether we want
to post our pictures
globally or only share
it with friends.
Choose whether we
receive marketing
calls or not.
So next time you think about downloading
that new app and an annoying pop up
appears explaining all the phone’s features
that app will have access to, instead of just
clicking accept like most of us do, perhaps it
is time we all started reading through it and
really exercising our right to choose. Because
in the end, the right to choose is one of the
ultimate freedoms of our society.
Next time you think about downloading that new app and an
annoying pop up appears explaining all the phone’s features that
app will have access to, instead of just clicking accept like most of
us do, perhaps it is time we all started reading through it and really
exercising our right to choose.
Privacy!
... and why does it matter?
Mónica Salgado
Portuguese lawyer in London
Privacy and Data Protection
"If you believe the words of most
social media moguls, privacy is
dead. No one wants it. But that
is not entirely true, is it?"
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Art & culture newsCapeVerde
The Municipal Chamber of Santiago´s
Ribeira Grande pays homage to the
British naturalist Charles Darwin
regarding the 184 anniversary of his
arrival in CapeVerde. A brief account of
the event is on display.
Darwin arrived in the CapeVerde
on the 16th of January 1832. In his
own words he saw “the glory of the
tropical vegetation” as he observed the
abundance of palm trees, bananas and
tamarinds.
He soon moved on to the Djeu of Santa
aria where he harvested the first
specimens for his study.
On the 20th, Darwin went up to the
MonteVermelho, and on the 23 he
explored the all of the Monte de Facho
(near Bota Rama). After 3 days and on
his horse e visited the Ribeira Grande
of Santiago where he picked up plants,
insects and sweet water invertebrates.
His accounts:” Until we arrived in the
São Martinho valley, the region pictured
a customary all around monotonous
brown colour; but here a very tiny water
stream produced vivid margins and
bright, luxurious vegetation.
Later on his journey, Darwin went to S.
Domingos for 23 days. He discovered
210 new species, including 123
invertebrates, 42 plants and algae, 21
insects and arachnids fishes irds
reptiles and 2 mammals.
On the 4th of September 1836 he
made his return to CapeVerde to
further explore and study what he had
previously found
CapeVerde
The 31st edition of the Baía das Gatas International Music
Festival is scheduled to take place on August 14, 15 and 16 –
this year, festivalgoers will not be able to enjoy the traditional
full moon. The SãoVicente municipal councilman responsible
for the area of culture, Humberto Lélis, explains that the festival
was scheduled for August 14, 15 and 16 because it coincides
with the period during which the island receives the largest
number of visitors.
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Before the
Lollapalooza music festival returns to
São Paulo on March 28th and 29th,
nine international musicians and
groups from the festival’s line-up will
make their way to Rio de Janeiro to
play live this week. British legend
Robert Plant and legend in the
making, American singer-songwriter
and multi-instrumentalist St.Vincent
will start off with a bang on Tuesday,
March 24th at Citibank Hall.
Guinea-Bissau
The European Union (EU) is supporting the
Festival do Bubaque taking place in early
April. The Delegation has announced the 6th
edition of the annual musical and cultural
event that aims to promote the vast traditional
richness of the archipelago of the Bijagós
and also to become a catalyst to form new
alliances for sustainable eco-tourism.
São Tomé and Príncipe
Ludger Carvalho together with Chiado
Editora, is publishing his new book “A
minha palavra”. The writer, born Ludger
Santos Nobre de Carvalho on September
the 8th 1986 in São Tomé, is an imminent
star of country’s literary universe.
Mozambique
o am i ue is for the first time participating in the
Biennial Art ofVeneza, in its 56th edition, taking
place for May 9 to November 22, 2015. The theme
for this year is “All of World´s Futures” chosen by the
curator Mr.Okwui Enwesor, and it brings together the
relationships between the artists and art itself in face
of the uncertainty of today’s World.
Angola
Luanda - The Luanda’s Belas
Conference Centre was the stage
and the audience filled it to limit
the venue that mar ed the first ig
show of the Angolan singer Kyaku
Kyadaff’s career.
East Timor
Beriko Lian Timor the “warrior singer” as he is called as attended at
the inauguration of a new space inside the Portuguese Consulate in
Dili which will serve as the “antechamber” for the future Portuguese
Cultural Centre. The event offered the viewing of movies, books
and newspapers. The musical act was performed by elements of the
“Boca do Mar” theatre group.
Portugal
The oldest movie director as passed on and the industry loses
yet another name, Manoel de Oliveira. A multi-tasked man,
with one of the longest careers in films years he was also
an actor, entrepreneur, a father and a car racing enthusiast.
Born in the city of Porto in 1908 and died in April 2015.He
was the oldest actively director and the only one to have seen
first hand the transition from mute cinema to sound and lac
and white to color. e leaves with feature films several
short stories and documentaries, in his legacy to the world.

also preforms her act. Another band which
needs no introduction is Ron Savage Trio,
one of the best Jazz ensemble out there.
All these artists and more, together create a
unique opportunity to live, feel and observe
the best entertainment that CapeVerde has
to offer.
Dany Silva, one of CapeVerde´s leading
artists, receives a homage in recognition of
his work and spread of the country´s music
overseas. Dany ilva recorded his first single
eel ood ac in . is first al um
came out in 1986 which was produced by
a famous Portuguese singer, RuiVeloso. This
was the start of a long career with fans and
honorable mentions across the globe. One
T
he Kriolo Jazz Festival
celebrates its 7th edition
and this time the venue was
held in the capital city Praia,
Santiago. It is an event with
nationwide recognition that always
brings together the cultural values
through music, handicrafts, fashion
and more.
This year the lineup includes artist
from all over, from Luxembourg to
Brazil and obviously the host country
CapeVerde. One of the performers is
the US singer Esperanza Spalding, a
Grammy winner, which adds to the
quality and diversity of this Festival.
One of the purposes of this event is to
show new talents and new genres such
as the fusion of traditional rhythms and
the Portuguese Fado, with the duet
Dino Santiago & Fábia Rebordão. The
Popular Brazilian Music artist Céu, (a
name to remember since she is already
considered a force to be recon with),
Kriolo Jazz Festival 2015
The lineup includes artist from all over, from Luxembourg to Brazil and obviously the host country Cape
Verde. One of the performers is the US singer Esperanza Spalding, a Grammy winner, which adds to the
quality and diversity of this Festival.
The Rolling Stones, Jessi J and Ivete Sangalo
will perform on the World Stage of Rock in Rio Lisboa 2014
“The future of our country lies
in the capacity to create, our
capacity to innovate”.
Mario Lucio de Sousa ,
Minister of Culture
example is his participation in the
1997 Montreux Lusophone Festival in
Switzerland or the sold out concerts in
Sao Paulo, the following year.
Dany Silva, a name every Cape
Verdean knows and have danced and
sung, bringing memories and deep
feelings to light.
It is important to point out the
economic and touristic contribution
this Festival has on the country´s
development. The hotels and
restaurants are full, producers and
journalists are invited, business
and entrepreneurs within the music
industry are also an interested party
that could boost upcoming talents
into a worldwide career. All in all the
impact is certain. In the words of the
CapeVerde´s ministry of culture Mario
Lucio de Sousa, who also happens
to be a musician, “The future of our
country lies in the capacity to create,
our capacity to innovate”.
The Rolling Stones, Jessi J and Ivete Sangalo
will perform on the World Stage of Rock in Rio
Lisboa 2014

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Talent of the month
D
aniel was born 35 ago in SaoVicente, CapeVerde Islands.
In 2009 he decided to move to London, before he lived
and studied in Portugal for almost a decade.
"I always remember having an interest in fashion and
since a little boy I dreamt in becoming a model one day"
As the years went, his interest
became faint. The only link he
had with fashion was through
the fashion shows like Paris,
London, Milan and NewYork
fashion weeks as well as the
Miss/Mister World/Universe
competitions that were
televised.
As he turned 22 he had a chance to go to Portugal to study and there
he met people that were connected directly or indirectly with fashion,
models, photographers, and that made his curiosity revive once again.
Daniel Graça modeling forYirko Sivirich Garma
Peruvian Designer at Mister Universe 2012.
"Most importantly these
experiences taught him a
little bit of what he would
need to do to look after his
look and the efforts that
would come with it."
But again, due to his lack of experience not
much happened then. He had a reasonable
natural physique but never took real care of
it, didn’t exercise or looked after his look, all
because he did not really know what to do
to help him into a modelling career.
His reality was very different also his priority
was to finish the Degree in ultimedia
Design plus he thought that he was getting
older.
"Being in another country, I obviously
needed to get some work to help with my
studies" he said. That is when he had an
opportunity to do some work as an “extra”
for a couple of films such as isterio da
Estrada de Sintra”.
Around the same time a friend introduced
him to the Photographer Paulo Cesar who
invited him to do some modelling sessions
for him. This collaboration resulted in
having some of his pictures featured at
the Paulo Cesar exhibition and this entire
experience allowed Daniel to find a new
interest in photography, He also worked
"I always remember having an interest in fashion and
since a little boy I dreamt in becoming a model one day".
ords arlos Dias onteiro and Daniel ra a
Paulo Loureiro in Leiria and modelled for
the painter Julio Quaresma. These 2 jobs
were referred from his new friend, Paulo
César.
Most importantly these experiences taught
him a little bit of what he would need to
do to look after his look and the efforts that
would come with it. ne of the lessons was
his body physic so he joined a gym to work
out his figure and started loo ing after what
to would wear, eat etc.
That same year (2010) he was invited to be
part of Mister Facebook Portugal but did not
participate as he came to find out there
was already someone else representing
CapeVerde.
But he had this dream and he really wanted
to represent the island where he was born.
So the year after he collected the Title of
Mister Facebook 2011 that allowed him
to then participate in Mister Facebook
Universe where he came in the top 5.
Daniel Graça by Paulo césar.
Daniel Graça representing CapeVerde during
the Mister Africa International 2014 in london.
Photo
Photoraiieat
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(serves 4 as a light lunch)
375g puff pastry (I used homemade pastry,
but you can use shop bought).
Flour, to dust
1 small egg, beaten
or the filling
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered,
cored and sliced about 0.5cm thick
2 tsp butter
3 tsp dark brown sugar
1 spring thyme, leaves picked
12 (0.5cm thick) slices Camembert cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
White mustard cress, to garnish (I used
micro herbs from Life in a Bag).
ngredients
Caramelised apple and
camembert tartlets
Portuguese recipes for the world
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Preheat the oven to 180ºC and line a baking
tray with baking paper.
Roll the pastry on a lightly floured surface
into a 30 x 20cm rectangle.
Cut the pastry into 4 equal rectangles and
using a sharp knife, trace a smaller rectangle
on the inside of each pastry piece, in order
to have a 1cm border. Be careful to not cut
all the way through the pastry.
nstructions
Brush the pastry borders with the beaten
egg and refrigerate until required.
To prepare the filling mix the apples with
the sugar and the thyme leaves.
Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the
sugary apples and fry, over a medium heat,
until the apples are golden brown on both
sides. Allow the apples to cool a little before
assembling the tartlets.
To assemble the tartlets, cover the pastry
rectangles with rows of alternating pieces
of apple and cheese slices.
Bake the pastry cases in the preheated oven
for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
Sprinkle the tartlets with the white mustard
cress and a little grind of black pepper and
serve them warm, with lightly dressed salad
leaves.
ecipe by Lia
Lemon anilla
http lemonandvanilla blogspot com

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Real Estate Real Estate
The project Sal Rei is located in
the main town of the same name,
which concentrate the administrative
services and most of the inhabitants
of the islands.
“The Fantastic Island”, as coined
by one of the largest CapeVerdean
novelists in his book of the same
title, it is the cradle of a nature of a
mixed one blinding, varying from
extensive beaches of white sand
and crystalline water, to deserts of
dunes with occasional oasis of palm
trees - the most typical vegetation of
the island - combined to a climate
where the ocean and the trade winds
rarely level the temperature for the
one annual average superior to
or elow and with sun during
the whole year.
Simplicity, local tradition and
quality are the goals of this project,
it praises for the combination of the
use of traditional materials of local
construction to the fine finish of
quality materials and impeccable
aesthetics.
The Building is distributed by
eleven apartments T1, T2 and T3,
with a view for the limpid sea of
the “Fantastic Island”, 5 minutes
of the famous beach of Cabral,
where annually takes place in the
month of August one of the biggest
music festivals from CapeVerde,
with capeverdian and international
musical groups.
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Simplicity, local tradition and quality are the goals of
this project, it praises for the combination of the use of
traditional materials of local construction to the fine
finish of uality materials and impecca le aesthetics.
Sal Rei building

5554
Guide Price £175,000 - £195,000
This modern apartment is found in a popular riverside development and is offered with no onward chain. The property is within walking
distance of aidstone town centre. This is spacious accommodation with a super open plan fitted itchen living room two alconies oth
overlooking the river.
** CHAIN FREE **
An exceptional conversion of the historic Hayle Mill. Set within a wonderful gated development affording stunning views across the mill pond.
Situated in an ideal location within close proximity to Maidstone West train station (1.9 Miles) and the Town centre (1.6 miles).
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Sal Rei – Boavista, Cabo VerdeGamboa – Praia, Cabo Verde
The uilding is distri uted y eleven apartments T T and T with a view for the limpid sea of the antastic sland minutes of the famous
each of a ral where annually ta es place in the month of August one of the iggest music festivals from ape erde with capeverdian and
international musical groups.
The uildings will e located in the one of am oa in the city of Praia the administrative center of the country. The total area of the plot for
construction of the uildings is of . m .
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solated house with five edrooms ar ecue pool spacious
garage and central heating. Recent uild. ear the each of o
do Arelho Portugal.
Planning permission for detached houses on its own street. The
land has a total of m
ach plot m m
round floos m two upper floors
The owner is loo ing to achieve uro for the plots
(including construction costs) and is looking to sell to one
purchaser. ocation of the plots in no e elgium
A spacious detached house for sale in ao icente island ape
erde slands .
Restaurant to let. rand new. m itchen storage room
wc and showers for the staff. Two floors. ocated in Porto oni
adeira Portugal ust y the natural pools of ila Porto oni .
Price negotia le.
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Algarve – Portugal
ne storey property situated in the sought after area of Praia da u agos in the estern Algarve. min wal to the each many ars
restaurants shops and us connections to agos and train station. s mtr with dou le edrooms open plan lounge diner to fully fitted
kitchen. Master bedroom has en suite with a full bath and shower cabin. The two other bedrooms share a shower room. Extra guest toilet.
ffective solar panel for hot water system. nderfloor heating in lounge diner and athrooms. ood urning fire with vent to master edroom
allowing heat to flow in. ully fitted itchen with dishwasher oven ho extractor fan and fridge free er. utside space for par ing cars off
road. ishpond with waterfall. arden laid to lawn and terraced areas with uilt in area. sta lished trees and shru s in garden area.
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