Fresno State Portugal partnerships celebrate rich history, culture

Fresno State Portugal partnerships celebrate rich history, culture

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE)- California has the highest population in the nation of Portuguese-Americas, with over 350,000 living in the Golden State.

Families with Portuguese roots impact the agricultural economy through the dairy industry. In the summer, the festivals celebrate the culture and honor religion.

CBS47’s Mederios Babb sat down with Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval to talk about the ongoing partnerships with Portugal and the Azores Islands, and how the university plans to foster the relationship in the future.

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