Portugal’s Ambassador to the United States Francisco Duarte Lopes, and Consul General in San Francisco Filipe Ramalheira, wrapped up a week-long visit to Hawaii with a stop at Heritage Hall in Paia on Maui to visit the Portuguese cultural center. From malasadas to the ukulele, maritime exploration to cattle ranching, the Portuguese culture is part of the fabric of Hawaii. About 15% to 20% of Hawaii residents claim some Portuguese ancestry, with many tracing their roots to the first immigrants who arrived from Portugal to work on the plantations 150 years ago.
Jack Gist
Akamai Newsroom
