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Festa
2005 - Queen Amanda da Rosa & King Paulo da Rosa
It’s hard to decide where to start. I feel so many emotions
in knowing I’ve been given the opportunity to represent
my community as Queen of the Festa, yet I can’t seem
to find the right words. I have been so involved in Point Loma’s
Portuguese community for as long as I can remember, it seems
like this is really the epitome for me - the icing on the cake.
I’ve grown to have an increasing passion for my culture,
my heritage, my roots and this is definitely one way I can
give back in the greatest way I know how.
The festa amazes me in so many ways, but what captivates
me the most is how the community comes together as one for
the sole purpose of praising our Portuguese traditions. It
is with the support of every individual that the festa continues
to live vividly. Now, in its 95th year, it still continues
strong. I am profoundly grateful for my amazing parents who
raised me with the pride and ways of their roots; I plan
to do the same with my children so that they may live their
lives as other Portuguese descendants and I do: with pride,
gratitude, and an extra touch of Portuguese style! So on
behalf of my brother Paulo and me, we will soak up every
minute of this year with realization that time passes to
quickly and that this most definitely will be a year to remember
for us.
Festa 2005 Queen
Amanda Marie da Rosa |
Festa 2005 King
Paulo da Rosa |
