Cultural & Tradition

The Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam

by Jason Webber The Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, one of the most beautiful synagogues in the world, stands as a jewel in the crown...

The Portuguese Cross atop Club Lusitano

By Ken Chad When our eyes navigate the skyline of Hong Kong, we cannot help but be drawn to the Club Lusitano building, standing tall in...

The Figueiredo House, Goa

By Anthony Correa Our intrepid members Carlos Alvares and his wife Catarina Cottinelli da Costa made a fascinating trip to see their...

Estado Português da Índia. Exploring the India – Macau Connection.

Migration has long been part of the history of the people that presently live in the area that constitutes the Indian state of Goa. In...

The Luso-Asian Porcelain Trade

Extracts from a Speaker Event at Club Lusitano by Mr Marco Almedia, Head of Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie’s Hong Kong, 14...

The Portuguese Sephradi Jewish Community

By Jason Webber In recent years, there has been much excitement amongst Jews with Portuguese ancestry following Portugal’s enactment of a...

Who are the 25/F Pastelaria’s famous Portuguese?

By Anthony Correa Who are the Pastelaria’s famous Portuguese? Members will notice that there are three pioneering Portuguese featured the...

Fado – the Soul of Portuguese Music

By Anthony Correa Club Lusitano was delighted to have “Fado ao Centro” perform Coimbra fado for members and guests on Friday 26th...

The 17th Century Battle of Macau and divine intervention on the Festa de Sao Joao

Based on a sermon by Fr Marciano Baptista S.J. at Club Lusitano 22 June 2018 By the late 16th Century all European powers were envious of...

Discovery, Missionaries and Trade

By Anthony Correa The Portuguese age of Discovery commenced in the 15th century with the sponsorship of Infante Henrique of Portugal,...