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Rooted in Portuguese tradition, we celebrate the vibrant spirit, stories, and flavors of Portugal, our own cultural ocean, right here, in the middle of Utah’s deserts. From language and culture, to community and connection, we’re building bridges that honor our past and inspire our future. Bem-vindos!

CULTURE ~ COMMUNITY ~ CONNECTION ~

CULTURE ~ COMMUNITY ~ CONNECTION ~

Our Vision

An engaged Portuguese community that celebrates, preserves and promotes its language, traditions and culture

Our Mission

To Celebrate Portuguese Culture – Hosting festivals, culinary fairs, artistic performances, and historical commemorations.

To Engage the Community – Promoting dialogue and connections between Portuguese-speaking communities and Utah’s broader population through education and outreach.

To Preserve our Heritage – Upholding and transmitting the Portuguese spirit of saudade, resilience, and joy to our future generations.

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Our Team

We are a passionate community of storytellers, bridge-builders, and cultural stewards—celebrating Portuguese heritage and fostering connection across generations and borders. Meet our Executive team here

Upcoming events

  • Utah Brazilian Festival

    09.06.2025 12:00-7:00PM

    Join us at our booth, for a celebration of culture. This is our very first participation in a cultural event by the Alliance

    University Place
    575 E University Pkwy - Orem, UT

  • Celebrating our Cultural Alliance

    10.21.25 7:00-8:00PM

    Join us for a brief celebration of the creation of the Portuguese Heritage Alliance of Utah.

    Location TBD

Contact Us

Interested in collaborating with us, need some information? Drop us a line here and we’ll be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!