The name change took place on Saturday and fulfilled the blue-and-blue dream after a long process of obtaining the appropriate permits and brought together, in addition to the club’s fans, representatives of the local authorities of Portugal and the authorities of Venezuela.
“We are here to name, honor and perpetuate Fernando Gomes, the greatest figure of FC Porto on the pitch, one of the greatest figures of Portuguese football, (who was) Botha de Ouro in 1982 and 1985, and who was also awarded with two Golden Dragons ( FC Porto), one as an athlete and the other as a player, ”explained the President of Casa do Porto in Venezuela to Lusa.
The idea, according to Alvarinho Silvio Moreira, came about about four years ago, and the process was “not easy.”
“We had a lot of problems until we got permission from the mayor’s office,” and even from the Russian Orthodox Church of San Nicolas de Bari, located at the beginning of the street, he said.
Casa do Porto’s president explained that “it was a dream come true. Fernando Gomes is a famous figure. He has scored hundreds of goals in his career and for us Porto players who live far from our country there were also hundreds of moments of joy to spend the weekend. “
“Fernando Gomes, as everyone knows, has long ceased to be an outstanding figure of FC Porto and has become a national treasure, pride and glory of Portugal and the entire Portuguese people. We gave him his due, and he was given the honor, the justice that he deserves. Moreira explained to Luce.
For FC Porto, the sign giving the street a new name is not only 60 centimeters or more than a thousand meters from Avenida Avila, now Avenida Fernando Gomes, but also 6,604 kilometers that separate us from our land, and today Venezuela and Portugal united by his name, ”he said.
On the other hand, he explained that the avenue “is directly opposite Casa do FC Porto in Caracas” and “it is through it that Porto fans will come to their homes and for a happy return home every time they visit us”.
Alvarinho Silvio Moreira also stressed that the avenue is “very beautiful” and that at the end of it is the hill of El Avila (now Varairarepano), one of the icons of Caracas.
Speaking with Agencia Lusa, the representative of the municipality of Sucre, Ramon Perez Palma, emphasized the importance of the former Portuguese footballer and highlighted the ties that unite the Portuguese and Venezuelans.
“We are very pleased with this tribute to our dear Fernando Gomes. We wish the Portuguese community a lot of success and thank them for their participation and support at all levels, cultural and sporting, here in Venezuela, ”said Palma.
On the other hand, he stressed: “We have had a relationship trajectory over the years.”
“Venezuela and Portugal have always had a very close relationship based on great affection, love and brotherhood. We hope, in the name of God and our Portuguese brothers, that this will continue to be so, ”Ramon said. Perez Palma.
In a conversation with Agencia Lusa, Consul General of Portugal in Caracas, Lisinio Bingre do Amaral described Fernando Gomes as “the great Portuguese footballer”.
“This is one of those reference figures in Portuguese football that are recognized by all Portuguese, regardless of the club (sport they belong to),” he said, adding that the former footballer was five times the champion of FC Porto and twice received Gold award. Boot.
The diplomat also stressed that he could not help joining in the tribute, “because Fernando Gomes clearly represents Portugal and represents everything that is good in national football, and it is obvious that a person with such a personality must be supported and respected.”
“Moreover, this was done at the right time and in the right month, when Fernando Gomes himself will celebrate his birthday,” he stressed.
Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda on Thursday, December 29 at the Underwater Research Institute of Bermuda.
A spokesperson said: “Method Media is proud to bring Bermuda Fabric: Portugal History to Bermuda for its 5th and 6th showing at the Bermuda Underwater Observatory. In November and December 2019, Cloth: A Portuguese Story in Bermuda had four sold-out screenings. Now that Bermuda has reopened after the pandemic, it’s time to bring the film back for at least two screenings.
“There are tickets Ptix.bm For $ 20 – sessions at 15:30 and 18:00. Both screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session.
Director and producer Milton Raboso says, “FABRIC is a definitive account of the Portuguese community in Bermuda and its 151 years of history, but it also places Bermuda, Acors and Portugal in the world history and the events that have fueled those 151 years.
“It took more than 10 years to implement FABRIC. The film was supported by the Minister of Culture, the Government of the Azores and private donors.
“Bermuda Media Method [MMB] Created in 2011 by producer Milton Raposo. MMB has created content for a wide range of clients: Bermuda’s new hospital renovation, reinsurance, travel campaigns, international sports and more. MMB pays special attention to artistic, cultural and historical content.
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Maestro Filipe Cunha, Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Braga, has been invited to conduct the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, as announced today.
According to a statement sent by O MINHO, “he will be the first Portuguese conductor to conduct this orchestra in its entire history.”
In addition to this orchestra, the maestro will also work with the Lyceo Mozarteum de la Habana Symphony Orchestra.
The concerts will take place on 4 and 12 March 2023 at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana.
In the words of the maestro, quoted in the statement, “these will be very beautiful concerts with difficult but very complex pieces” and therefore he feels “very motivated”.
From the very beginning, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by an Italian pianist (Luigi Borzillo), whom the maestro wants to bring to Portugal later this year. In the same concert, Mendelshon’s First Symphony will be performed.
Then, at the second concert, in the company of the Mexican clarinetist Angel Zedillo, he will perform the Louis Sfora Concerto No. 2. In this concert, the maestro also conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.
“This is an international recognition of my work. An invitation that I accept with humility and great responsibility. I was surprised to learn that I would be the first Portuguese member of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This is a very great honor,” the maestro said in a statement.
“I take with me the name of the city of Braga and Portugal with all the responsibility that goes with it, and I hope to do a good job there, leaving a good image and putting on great concerts. These will be very special concerts because, in addition to performing pieces that I love, especially Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, I will be directing two wonderful soloists who are also my friends. It will be very beautiful,” concludes Filipe Cunha.