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Rooted in Portuguese tradition, we celebrate the vibrant spirit, stories, and flavors of Portugal, our own cultural ocean, right here, in the middle of Utah’s deserts. From language and culture, to community and connection, we’re building bridges that honor our past and inspire our future. Bem-vindos!

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CULTURE - COMMUNITY - CONNECTION -

CULTURE - COMMUNITY - CONNECTION -

Our Vision

An engaged Portuguese community that celebrates, preserves and promotes its language, traditions and culture

Our Mission

To Celebrate and Promote Portuguese Culture

Hosting cultural festivals, culinary events, artistic performances, and historical commemorations

To Engage the Community

Promoting dialogue and connections between Portuguese-speaking communities and Utah’s broader population through education and outreach

To Preserve our Heritage

Upholding and sharing the Portuguese spirit of saudade, resilience, and joy, to our future generations

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Our Team

We are a passionate community of storytellers, bridge-builders, and cultural stewards—celebrating Portuguese heritage and fostering connection across generations and borders. Meet our Executive team here

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Upcoming events

  • PIANO RECITAL BY WORLD RENOWNED PIANIST INÊS ANDRADE

    In a Consulate-General sponsored event, in collaboration with the Portuguese Heritage Alliance of Utah, the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Utah, Brigham Young University, TAP Air Portugal and the Camões Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua– come join us for an amazing evening of classical music with world renowned pianist Inês Andrade.

    DATE: November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM

    LOCATION: Reynolds Auditorium, Harold B Lee Library, Brigham Young University. Provo, Utah

    ADMISSION: Free

Contact Us

Interested in collaborating with us, need some information? Drop us a line here and we’ll be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!