Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa (World Portuguese Language Day)

A Língua Portuguesa no Oeste Canadiano (Portuguese Language in Western Canada)

World Portuguese Language Day honours the rich linguistic and cultural legacy shared by Portuguese-speaking nations, uniting diverse countries and peoples worldwide—from Portugal to Brazil, East Timor to Mozambique.

Whether you speak Portuguese fluently, are eager to learn, or love exploring diverse cultures, you are invited to join the worldwide celebration of Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures—right here, in Western Canada!

What to expect

Enjoy typical food, snacks, and refreshments from Portugal and Brazil, while listening to remarks from:

Stefania Burk, UBC Associate Dean of the Faculty of Arts
Anne Salamon, UBC Head of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies
João Paulo Costa, Cônsul-Geral de Portugal em Vancouver
Nestor Forster Jr., Cônsul-Geral do Brasil em Vancouver
Marco Schaumloeffel, UBC Lecturer of Portuguese & Lusophone Studies
Camila Dilli, SFU Brazilian Reader, Guimarães Rosa Readership

Registration

Name*
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Email*
Photography & Videography Agreement*
By attending this event, you understand that parts of the event might be photographed and/or filmed, and the content may be shared on websites and social media platforms. If you do not wish to be captured in the photo or footage, please inform whoever is taking the photo or video.
- I understand that photography/videography might occur at this event and I am responsible for notifying the photographer/videographer if I do not wish to be captured in the photo/footage.

Questions? Contact Marco Schaumloeffel (marco.schaumloeffel@ubc.ca).

Travel to UBC

Campus Map

Parking

There are three main Parkades available to attendees: the North Parkade, the Fraser River Parkade and the West Parkade. Locations are identified on the UBC Parking Map. Parking spaces are available on a first-come, first served basis, with regular rates of $2.00/30 min or $20.00/day and are open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Note that both regular and accessible parking at UBC can be challenging at times, so please allow extra time to find a stall and get to your destination.

To buy your parking permit online or check rates, see the UBC Parking Permits & Rates page.

Public Transit

Buses:

If you wish to commute to/from UBC and Downtown or the nearby neighbourhood of Kitsilano, take one of the following buses to/from the UBC Bus Exchange:

Trip-planning:

We recommend using Google Maps to plan your travel while visiting Vancouver, as it will provide accurate estimates for travel times and public transit schedules. See transit fare prices.