Portugal

Photo in Balboa Park by Christina, Gr. 12

The United Portuguese Festa Board Of Directors Have Decided To Give Scholarships. Applicants must be a members of the high school graduating class of the year 2008. Applicants must submit a completed application postmarked by July 15, 2008.

San Diego 's Portuguese community today is made up of immigrants from the Azores, Madeira, and mainland Portugal going back five generations in some cases. As Portuguese, they have a natural pride in traditions and in the global accomplishments of our ancestors in the spirit of devotion to the Espirito Santo, our community continues in faith and tradition, generation after generation. Its purposes which are to:

Encourage religious and civic activities.
Promote and support the welfare of the community.
Foster sociability and develop a united spirit among the community. by Jose, Gr. 7