The President of the Republic, Cavaco Silva, today awarded the “great figure of Portuguese culture” Simone de Oliveira, linking the Portuguese Republic to the “widespread recognition” that the population has the singer and actress.
“Today I understand that the Portuguese Republic was due associate with the tribute that Portugal pays the Simone de Oliveira, following, in fact, the widespread recognition by the Portuguese population and therefore, in recognition of its contribution to the cultural heritage Portuguese decided to award him the Grand Cross of the Order of Infante D. Henrique and I mean that is with great pleasure and honor that I will give it the respective insignia, “said Aníbal Cavaco Silva.
The head of state distinguished Simone de Oliveira at a ceremony in the Palace of Belém, a day after the artist his 58th year career, marked a show in São Luiz Theatre in Lisbon.
“Today, the Portuguese Republic pays tribute to a great figure of Portuguese culture that the Portuguese have admired over time, on stage, in theater, television and film. Fifty-eight years, a life, a life dedicated to the show. Simone de Oliveira has been a reference for many artists in Portugal, “said Cavaco Silva
The President stressed that.” By his voice, the great Portuguese public contacted the great poets: Ary dos Santos, David Mourao Ferreira , Camões, Pessoa and others. “
” Who does not remember such hits as ‘Sun of Winter’, ‘The leafless’, which are still milestones in slight Portuguese music? I remember well, “he said.
The head of state pointed out that Simone de Oliveira” faced great challenges in their professional life and also personal “and” that stands out is above all a great courage, a resistance, not give up, do not give up, determined to face these great challenges that lived throughout his life. “
No thanks, Simone said that if he could do to sing, do it- would.
“But as the poet would say, the words are empty. It is a great honor, thank you very much to all, to the country, the poets, the musicians and you, Mr. President, that respect hug, tenderness, “said Simone de Oliveira.
Lusa / SOL
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