Nations Honor Portuguese Tongue in Boston Festivities: Portugal, Brazil, and Cape Verde Commemorate Portuguese Language in Boston Events
Get ready to sip some melancholic fado tunes, Boston! The much-anticipated World Portuguese Language Day bash is dropping at Harvard University today, all thanks to a collaboration with Harvard's Portuguese Program and the International Institute of the Portuguese Language (IILP).
Kick off your global language celebration at the Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall, with a thought-provoking panel discussion titled "Geopolitics of the Portuguese Language." This lively chat will feature none other than the esteemed Professor Gilvan Müller de Oliveira from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil, and João Neves, the executive director of the International Institute of the Portuguese Language (IILP).
Once the debate ends, prepare yourself to be captivated by the documentary "A Calçada Portuguesa Conhece-te." The event will culminate with a magical musical performance of fado and melodious harp playing—a fusion by Portuguese artist and scientist Mariana Arroja and Italian musician Adriano Sangineto.
Marking the occasion, Tiago Araújo, Portugal's Consul-General in Boston, encourages everyone to join the festivities and celebrate the beautiful language bridging millions across the globe, especially here in the Boston community.
Thanks to the Camões Institute for Cooperation and Language, I.P., the event is all set to take the world by storm! Moreover, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) acknowledges the growing significance of Portuguese as a powerful international communication language with substantial geographical influence[1][2].
The teaching of Portuguese in the United States has witnessed a tremendous surge in recent times, with over 20,000 students from elementary to secondary education and approximately 2,000 students pursuing higher education. This extraordinary development is backed by more than 400 dedicated teachers, highlighting a 100% increase in the last 10 years.
The esteemed education system recognizes Portuguese as an access language to higher education through the 'National Examinations in World Languages' (NEWL) exam. It's an exciting time for Portuguese language enthusiasts, so don't miss out on this fantastic event!
Also, don't forget to check out the thrilling activities lined up for Festival 5L!
[1] Communication from the Consulate-General of Portugal in Boston[2] Harvard University's Portuguese Program website
Delve into the vibrant lifestyle of the Boston community as they celebrate the diverse world of education-and-self-development, centered around the Portuguese language, at the World Portuguese Language Day bash. This unique event, filled with thought-provoking discussions, documentaries, and captivating musical performances, aims to underscore the growing significance of Portuguese as a global communication tool.
