Definition of Povoan. Meaning of Povoan. Synonyms of Povoan

- unique Portuguese fishing community within the country during the 1940s and Povoan maritime culture was used by Salazar regime as a stereotype for all Portuguese...
- at least 1506. During the reign of John III the Povoan shipmaking art was already renowned, and Povoan carpenters were sought after by Lisbon's Ribeira...
- Porto. As a curiosity, the Portuan variety was created by Povoan Daniel Silva. The Povoan variety appeared from the initiative of the manager, Alberto...
- Varzim in Portugal is called a Poveiro which can be rendered into English as Povoan. According to the 2001 Census, there were 63,470 inhabitants that year,...
- dos Santos Graça, an ethnographer from the Povoan fisher community, published his work "O Poveiro" (The Povoan) in 1932. In the book, Santos Graça presented...
- ancient religious and cultural importance to Povoans. The Santo André Chapel was built in the 16th century. In Povoan Mythology, Saint Andrew is the Boatman...
- In this small bay the local fishermen developed the Poveiro boats and Povoan knowledge of the seas and shipbuilding were substantial during the Age of...
- fishermen, something similar was thought for the Povoan workmen. On November 1, 1928, a group of Povoan workmen gathered to celebrate a friend of the poor...
- and its use spread to Brazil, Angola and Mozambique and even Galicia were Povoan fishing colonies were established. Since the middle of the 20th century...
- (White and Blacks) Poveiros (those from Póvoa de Varzim) Raça Poveira (Povoan Race) Founded 25 December 1915 Ground Estádio do Varzim Sport Club, Póvoa...