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The largest international event on water gathers more than 60 countries in Porto
Porto Water Innovation Week starts today. This event runs till 30 September and makes Porto the European Capital of Water and Innovation committed to find a global solution for the challenges facing the planet.
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride suited up to ride through Porto and raise Money to supporting the Movember Foundation
Sunday afternoon, 24 September, Porto joined other 600 cities all over the world to unite for a common and noble cause: to raise money to support prostate cancer and men's mental health. Participants have to dress up and ride a classical or vintage motorbike through town to raise awareness on important health issues.
Exhibition of drawings by José Rodrigues and Raquel Rocha celebrates Heritage
Port Wine Museum, in the city of Porto opens 23 September the exhibition "Celebração" (Celebration) that includes drawings by master José Rodrigues in co-authorship with Raquel Rocha.
World community of investors met with city's entrepreneurs
This event was promoted by Porto City Hall, ANJE- National Association for Young Entrepreneurs and Indico Capital Partners. ANJE headquarters played host to the meeting that gathered over 100 senior investors for the corporate segment, independent venture-capital fund managers, strategic investors and company leaders.
Porto Water Innovation Week invites for conferences and Water Festival
Sunday, 24 September, Porto Water Innovation Week kicks off. Until the end of September, this event makes Porto the European Capital for Water and Innovation. More than 1200 participants from 60 countries, two conferences, and two display areas for companies and investigation institutes, startups investigation, a cocreation lab and "team building" and the Aquaporto Festival make up the programme.
Serralves welcomes autumn in Porto with two feast days
Serralves Foundation is ready to receive the new season, by celebrating the also known as the harvest season with two full days. The autumn feast will be held this weekend (23 and 24 September) in a scenery of contemporary art and landscape so unique in this institution in the city of Porto. The entrance is free.
Young researchers from Porto represent Portugal in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists
Three young high school researchers from Porto represent Portugal in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) final, 22 September in Tallinn, in Estonia. These students have created a macro-algae natural based fungicide, named Corallina sp. for inhibition of microbial growth and thus fight the Pathogen, Phytophthora cinnamomi responsible for causing the ink disease in several forest species.
Porto celebrates European Heritage Days
Porto City Hall as prepared a series of events regarding the celebration of European Heritage Days, starting 22 September till 24 September. These events are themed "Heritage and Nature".
Ensemble Vocal Pro Música performs at Quinta de Bonjóia
The choir Ensemble Vocal Pro Música, conducted by José Manuel Pinheiro, performs Sunday, 24 September, in Quinta de Bonjóia. Free admission, but subject to room capacity.
Porto Book Fair 2017 with record visitors number and takes on a cultural point of reference in the city
Activities appropriate for all age groups, namely debates, lectures, spoken word sessions, film screenings, workshops, exhibitions, poetry, performances, get-together, dance and displays filled every day the Porto Book Fair 2017. A programming which endowed books and literature a bigger role.