Comments on: Portugal Day Festival 2008 http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/ Newark 2.0: intelligent conversation, experiments in hyperlocal journalism Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:56:54 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ironman http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-758 Ironman Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:04:15 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-758 The schedule of events posted was the official schedule provided by the Coutinho Foundation. The schedule of events posted was the official schedule provided by the Coutinho Foundation.

]]> By: Donna http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Donna Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:20:27 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-746 I missed my favorite part of this festival -- and any other cultural celebration -- the fireworks! Going by the time printed on the official schedule, we tried to get down to Riverbank Park about 40 minutes ahead of the show. But we only caught the tail end of it! Rrrrgh! Next year, I'll call the Coutinho Foundation myself to confirm the start times for my favorite events. I missed my favorite part of this festival — and any other cultural celebration — the fireworks! Going by the time printed on the official schedule, we tried to get down to Riverbank Park about 40 minutes ahead of the show. But we only caught the tail end of it! Rrrrgh!

Next year, I’ll call the Coutinho Foundation myself to confirm the start times for my favorite events.

]]> By: The Portugal Day Experience | The Daily Newarker http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-750 The Portugal Day Experience | The Daily Newarker Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:00:26 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-750 [...] Twitter sounds too techie, you can always post a comment on our Survival Guide, [...] [...] Twitter sounds too techie, you can always post a comment on our Survival Guide, [...]

]]> By: trevor burke http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-742 trevor burke Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:16:53 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-742 I AGREE WITH KRISTIE YOU PEOPLE MUST DON'T KNOW THIS IS THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA A LAND OPEN TO PEOPLE WHO ARE FREE TO DO AND GO ,ACT ,BE ,AND LIVE WHERE THEY WANT. I SEE WHY THIS MITE NOT HAVE HAPPENED BECAUSE OF PEOPLE WHO DONT WANT TO SHARE .THIS IS A TIME TO BE PROUD AND SHOW OTHER PEOPLE YOUR CULTURE. YOUR ANCESTOR'S WOULDN'T BE PROUD YOU FILL THIS WAY.EVERYONE HAS THEIR DIFFENCE'S BUT CAN WE ALL JUST GET ALONG AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.I USED TO GO WHEN I WAS A KID NOW I TAKE MY KIDS AND WE EAT MEET VERY NICE PEOPLE AND GO HOME.SOME PEOPLE I EVEN WORK WITH.COME ON LET'S HAVE SOME FUN !!!!!!!! I AGREE WITH KRISTIE YOU PEOPLE MUST DON’T KNOW THIS IS THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICA A LAND OPEN TO PEOPLE WHO ARE FREE TO DO AND GO ,ACT ,BE ,AND LIVE WHERE THEY WANT. I SEE WHY THIS MITE NOT HAVE HAPPENED BECAUSE OF PEOPLE WHO DONT WANT TO SHARE .THIS IS A TIME TO BE PROUD AND SHOW OTHER PEOPLE YOUR CULTURE. YOUR ANCESTOR’S WOULDN’T BE PROUD YOU FILL THIS WAY.EVERYONE HAS THEIR DIFFENCE’S BUT CAN WE ALL JUST GET ALONG AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.I USED TO GO WHEN I WAS A KID NOW I TAKE MY KIDS AND WE EAT MEET VERY NICE PEOPLE AND GO HOME.SOME PEOPLE I EVEN WORK WITH.COME ON LET’S HAVE SOME FUN !!!!!!!!

]]> By: Rizzo http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-745 Rizzo Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:55:06 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-745 My ancestry is Scotch/German and we've been attending the festival for nearly 20 years. We always have a wonderful time and have never had any trouble, but we start early. We're usually on our way home before 8 so I suppose we've missed most of the worst. I don't understand the attitude of those who don't want the participation of non-Portuguese. This strikes me as an extremely provincial point of view and not at all in the spirit with which the festival was intended. It would be great if there were more vendors from the Portuguese community as in the past, but I suspect that shift is due to the changing nature of the neighborhood. Hey guess what....Ferry St. wasn't always a Portuguese neighborhood. Regardless, we will be there again this year and as always will be partaking in lots of delicious food and Sangria and treating people the way we expect to be treated, with respect. My ancestry is Scotch/German and we’ve been attending the festival for nearly 20 years. We always have a wonderful time and have never had any trouble, but we start early. We’re usually on our way home before 8 so I suppose we’ve missed most of the worst.

I don’t understand the attitude of those who don’t want the participation of non-Portuguese. This strikes me as an extremely provincial point of view and not at all in the spirit with which the festival was intended.

It would be great if there were more vendors from the Portuguese community as in the past, but I suspect that shift is due to the changing nature of the neighborhood. Hey guess what….Ferry St. wasn’t always a Portuguese neighborhood.

Regardless, we will be there again this year and as always will be partaking in lots of delicious food and Sangria and treating people the way we expect to be treated, with respect.

]]> By: TAYNA http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-744 TAYNA Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:43:07 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-744 I LOOK FORWARD TO THE FESTIVAL EVERY YEAR, I REAlLY HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!!!BUT IM DEFINITLY NOT FORM PORTUGAL.....IM PUERTO RICAN BABY!!!!!!!!!YEA BABY....PUERTO RICAN..WE HAVE TO GO A SHOW HOW TO BE A REAL WOMEN, AND HOW YOU SHOW RESPECT..AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST ITS SOMETHING TO DO AFTER THE PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE.....LOL I LOOK FORWARD TO THE FESTIVAL EVERY YEAR, I REAlLY HAVE A GOOD TIME!!!!!BUT IM DEFINITLY NOT FORM PORTUGAL…..IM PUERTO RICAN BABY!!!!!!!!!YEA BABY….PUERTO RICAN..WE HAVE TO GO A SHOW HOW TO BE A REAL WOMEN, AND HOW YOU SHOW RESPECT..AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST ITS SOMETHING TO DO AFTER THE PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE…..LOL

]]> By: Mayor Booker Reminds Portuguese Festival Revelers that the City of Newark Will Enforce Laws on Public Drinking | The Daily Newarker http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-743 Mayor Booker Reminds Portuguese Festival Revelers that the City of Newark Will Enforce Laws on Public Drinking | The Daily Newarker Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:19:36 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-743 [...] City Hall has issued a warning to Portugal Day Festival revelers that irresponsible drinking and the display of large flags—a culturally sensitive [...] [...] City Hall has issued a warning to Portugal Day Festival revelers that irresponsible drinking and the display of large flags—a culturally sensitive [...]

]]> By: julio http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-755 julio Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:13:12 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-755 Ive been going for years, much like other festivals its a good time if you make it. As for the racism, its sad but this is america not portugal so i feel bringing your flags isnt a crime. Bring your friends and go out for a nice drink and some good food. Hopefully the gangs,teenage hoodlums and drunks dont ruin it for those who still enjoy this day. Ive been going for years, much like other festivals its a good time if you make it. As for the racism, its sad but this is america not portugal so i feel bringing your flags isnt a crime.

Bring your friends and go out for a nice drink and some good food. Hopefully the gangs,teenage hoodlums and drunks dont ruin it for those who still enjoy this day.

]]> By: maria costa http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-757 maria costa Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:21:34 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-757 I am a Canadian-Portuguese living in NY, and I've been going to the festival since I've been here, for the last four years. Yes, there are drunks. Yes, it's sometimes a nightmare. But I LOVE IT!! Every year we have a fantastic time with food, drinks, people watching and making a few weird purchases (portugal flag do-rags). I am a Canadian-Portuguese living in NY, and I’ve been going to the festival since I’ve been here, for the last four years. Yes, there are drunks. Yes, it’s sometimes a nightmare. But I LOVE IT!!

Every year we have a fantastic time with food, drinks, people watching and making a few weird purchases (portugal flag do-rags).

]]> By: julio http://dailynewarker.com/blog/2008/05/portugal-day-festival-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-756 julio Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:17:24 +0000 http://dailynewarker.com/?p=974#comment-756 I'm panamanian. And I like..no..LOVE to attend ALL events/parades/festivals that people of different cultures/ethnicities organize. It's a good way for me to taste new foods & drinks, listen to good & different music, meet people and learn about their background.. yes.. in ANY EVENT OF THIS SIZE, you will have negatives (fights, drunks), you just have to be prepared. I’m panamanian. And I like..no..LOVE to attend ALL events/parades/festivals that people of different cultures/ethnicities organize. It’s a good way for me to taste new foods & drinks, listen to good & different music, meet people and learn about their background.. yes.. in ANY EVENT OF THIS SIZE, you will have negatives (fights, drunks), you just have to be prepared.

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