"Rancho Folclórico de Santo António de Lowell, Massachusetts" article

"Rancho Folclórico de Santo António de Lowell, Massachusetts" article

1983

English translation:
Rancho Folclórico of Saint Anthony's in Lowell, Massachusetts - USA Spokesperson for Azorean Culture
It has only been in existence for two years, and has already had an international presence, the Rancho Folclorico de Santo Antonio in the city of Lowell, in the State of Massachuetts, respectively; in Canada, in Montreal and Quebec, and also at the Boston international festival, "Noite de Portugal". This rancho was born, on the initiative of two young women, named Maria de Fatima Silva and Maria Guadalupe Espinola, aged 13 and 15 respectively, who also chose the remaining members that make up the group.
Azorean folklore has a strong influence in this group, from costumes to dances and songs, it demonstrates the desire to distinguish its components, and greatly honors the Azorean people. They place great value in the work of rehearsing, and another young man with ideas and spirit, Henry T. de Sousa, also an Azorean native, who is in the photo (on the right) along with the other members. The float is an integral part of the ranch, representing one of the characteristic sailing mills of the Autonomous Region of Açores.

Donated by Fatima Silva.

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