Nordeste's Festivities
The municipal holiday festivities, starting on the closest weekend to the 18th of July, the date that marks the Nordeste’s municipality foundation (1514), are the largest ones from this county. These festivities are a reference in the summer’s cultural offer from the island of S. Miguel for the great concert nights with national and regional artists and for the uniqueness of the religious celebrations of the Matriz de São Jorge (Main church of São Jorge).
Holy Spirit's Celebrations
The “Espírito Santo” festivities (Holy Spirit festivities) are held in May and can be extended up until June, depending on the year. This festivities, common to all the islands of the Azores, maintains the ritual of Espírito Santo soups (soup dish, accompanied by meats, bread and wine, served on the street and offered to the community). Do not miss this experience if you are here between May and June.
The parishes and program are published in the municipality's Cultural Agenda or go to "Events".
Popular Arraial
It takes place on the first weekend of September at the pleasant Vigia das Baleias viewpoint in the parish of Algarvia. This weekend offers a program of Portuguese music and some traditional music, food and drink areas with typical gastronomy and fun for the children.
Month of Capão (traditional dish)
During the month of November, on Sundays, the county's restaurants have the traditional “Capão” dish on the menu, traditional of the cuisine of the Nordeste.
It is a special kind of chicken created to make the meat more tender and less gamy. It is a rooster which is castrated before reaching its sexual maturity and it is raised up until 1 and a half years old).
In another time, if you would like to taste this delicacy you must make a prior reservation at a local restaurant ("see Where to Eat").
Santos Populares
The “Santos Populares” of St. John (June 24) and St. Peter (June 29) are also celebrated in some parishes, in some cases extending over more than one day. To find out which towns are celebrating you can check the programs at “Events” or stop by the tourism offices.
Religious Parish Festivities
Between June and September, all the parishes organize their religious festivities, making Nordeste a festive municipality. The highlight of these festivities is the Procession in honor of the parish's patron saint, which takes place on Sunday, with beautiful carpets of flowers adorning the streets.
To find out the exact dates of the festivities and the programs, stop by the tourist offices and pick up a Municipal Cultural Agenda or go to "Events".
Christmas and New Year's Eve
The historic center of Vila do Nordeste is lively on Fridays in December with entertainment for children, music, street entertainment and an interesting local sweets fair.
On December 31st, the municipality offers a New Year's Eve program with an open-air concert, a fireworks display, and the gift of the “Biggest King Cake in the Azores” made to order by a local bakery.
Calendar
To find out the exact dates of the festivities and to know the programs, consult the "Events" tab or stop by the tourist offices in the municipality and take a cultural agenda.
Holy Spirit's festivities in several parishes.
Festivities of Santo António, in the parish of Santo António de Nordestinho.
Festivities of São João in some parishes.
Festivities of São Pedro, on the Sunday closest to the 29th of June, in the parish of São Pedro de Nordestinho.
Festivities of N. S. da Luz, in Pedreira. Sometimes they take place on the 2nd Sunday of July
Nordeste's Festivities in Vila do Nordeste.
Sant'Ana festivities, in the parish of Santana.
Festivities of N. S. do Amparo, in the parish of Algarvia.
Festivities of the Immaculate Conception, in the parish of Lomba da Fazenda.
Festivities of N. S. da Anunciação, in the parish of Achada.
Festivities of N. S. do Rosário, in the parish of Achadinha.
Festivities of São José, in the parish of Salga.
Month of Capão (traditional dish served on Sundays in local restaurants)
During the month of November, on Sundays, the county's restaurants have the traditional “Capão” dish on the menu, typical of the cuisine of the Nordeste.
It is a special kind of chicken created to make the meat more tender and less gamy. It is a rooster which is castrated before reaching its sexual maturity and it is raised up until 1 and a half years old).
In another time, if you would like to taste this delicacy you must make a prior reservation at a local restaurant (see Where to Eat).
Historic Center Christmas Program and New Year's Eve.
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