Portugal Day is held to commemorate the death Luís de Camões, Portugal’s national poet, who died on 10 June 1580.
Pictured: Traditional dancing at the fair.
The date is also significant as it is when the country gained independence from Spain in 1640.
During the fair, islanders had the chance to enjoy traditional food, music and entertainment from Jersey’s Portuguese and Madeiran business communities.
Pedro Calado, the Mayor of Madeira’s largest city Funchal, visited the island for the occasion.
Pedro Calado enaltece sucesso dos empresários madeirenses em Jersey no dia em que visitou algumas empresas, bem como o parlamento de Jersey. pic.twitter.com/wca9uHST8d
— Câmara Municipal do Funchal (@munfunchal) June 11, 2023
Accompanied by St. Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft, he toured a number of businesses in town and the Central Market.
He also paid a visit to the States of Jersey Police headquarters, where he met with Police Chief Robin Smith.
A pleasure to meet the Mayor of Funchal @pedrobcalado and his party. Our islands have a long friendship and much in common. Best wishes for Portugal Day. @StHelierJsy@townpoliceunit@Madeira@madeira_islandspic.twitter.com/X3fLnjkR78
— Robin Smith (@ChiefJersey) June 9, 2023
The Police Chief, who attended the fair on Saturday as well as St. Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft, said that it was a “pleasure” to meet the Mayor.
“Our islands have a long friendship and much in common,” he added.
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Photographs courtesy of Max Le Feuvre (@max.lefeuvre)…
