São Paulo’s Azores house: immigration, associativism and religiosity

abstract

This research focuses on the experiences of the Azorean immigrants in the city of São Paulo, in particular, their associative practice in the Casa dos Açores de São Paulo (Casp), observing their historicity, daily life, recreational and assistance activities, as well as actions aimed at maintaining the traditions, memories, religiosity and festivities such as the Divine Holy Spirit, one of the icons of this group of immigrants.

Keywords:
São Paulo’s Azores House; Immigration; Associativism; Historical subjects