the celebration has two components, including the religious activities, which take place in the stunning little church on bonfim island, and cultural and sports activities, such as swimming canoeing, volleyball, and running that take place on the beach.

also in may or june depending on the year, the festa do divino espírito santo comes from customs brought over from europe by portuguese settlers - festivities are equal part religious, masses and processions, and secular with typical portuguese music and dancing.

translated as the feast of the divine, this is a holy festival, organized jointly by the parish of our lady conception and the worship strand of angra's cultural foundation - the festival is a three-day extravaganza, with the aim of promoting brotherhood among men - it is held during the period of pentecost, which falls 50 days after easter.