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"You're Welcome" by Rebecca Panian won Best International Fiction Prize at Porto7
The film "You're Welcome", by German Director Rebecca Panian, was awarded Best International Fiction, at Porto 7 - International Short Film Festival. This film is based on a true story. A young woman, Olivia, wants to enjoy a peaceful moment, drinking her coffee but she sees herself in the middle of a situation where people start to stir up hatred against refugees - what do you do?
Free behind-the-scenes access to 65 buildings with Open House Porto 2018
The greatest architectural showcase will take place on 30 June and 1 July in Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos, in 2018. The theme for the 4th edition of Open House Porto 2018 is "Industrial Architecture" and this year Open House Porto "intends to make people look at architecture as a whole, not building by building but rather how a city is organised and created", curator and architect Inês Moreira highlighted.
Project to fight lumbar pain by i3S awarded by Eurospine
The project "Repurposing CRISPR for disc regeneration" of the Health Research and Innovation Institute of the University of Porto - i3S, was awarded 25 thousand euros by Eurospine.
Municipalities debate the universal value of European Steel Bridges of Large Arch
European Municipalities from Germany, France, and Italy join Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in the II World Heritage Congress - Steel Bridges of Large Arch, which will run from 22 to 23 June at Mercado Ferreira Borges. The fundamental goal is to prepare the Tentative List to recognising the outstanding universal value of Steel Bridges of large arch and thus be included in the World Heritage List.
São João Concert features Portuguese Symphonic Band on 24th June
São João in Porto is the reason why the eve of 24th June is the longest night in town and the celebration doesn't end at break of dawn; in fact, it continues all day long and at 5 pm, as is tradition, the Concert of São João features the Portuguese Symphonic Band.
International Day of Yoga celebrates "Peace" at Ramalde Sports Complex on Sunday, 24th June
International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21st June, but in the city of Porto this international day of Mind and Body unification is commemorated on Sunday, 24th June, the Day of the Patron Saint of Porto, São João.
University of Porto honours Siza Vieira
Álvaro Siza Vieira was awarded the Medal of Merit of Porto University. The Portuguese architect, internationally recognised and one of the largest global references of Porto Architecture is the third entity to receive this elevated distinction, by the "genius of his architectural oeuvre".
Firework spectacle to celebrate the Patron Saint of Porto
At the stroke of midnight, on Saint John's celebrations, 24th July, a spectacular firework will mark one of the highlights of this ancient festivity, which dates back to the city's foundation.
Evening Race in the Park to visit the wild wild West
The last Sunday of July, 28th June, Porto City Park will be filled with Indians and cowboys, and sheriffs and outlaws. Even the bounty hunters and taverns keepers will be present.
Trengo Circus Festival offers outdoor performances and goes on stage at Rivoli as well
Trengo - Porto Circus Festival is back as of 30th June and offers performances at Paulo Vallada Garden, the Covelo Park and the Rivoli. This is the third edition of this event, which will run from 30th June till 8th July and presents 16 national and international shows and talks with artists. The festival keeps its distinctive feature: the strong bet on national contemporary circus production through support programmes.