{"id":1442,"date":"2025-07-06T18:49:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T18:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vinhomadeira.web.uma.pt\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2025-07-25T16:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T16:54:35","slug":"bicentenario-da-travessia-da-restauration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vinhomadeira.web.uma.pt\/en\/bicentenario-da-travessia-da-restauration\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicentenary of the Restauration Crossing (Funchal, 28\u201330 July 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Emigration to the USA, Madeira Wine, and Norwegian Delicacies Across the Atlantic<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Organised by:<\/strong> Embassy of Norway, University of Madeira, Slow Food Bergen, Restauration Friends Association, Regional Government of Madeira, UNESCO Chair on Intangible Cultural Heritage at the University of \u00c9vora.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Restauration<\/strong><\/em> is a vessel of great historical significance and a powerful symbol of emigration to the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1825<\/strong>, it carried the first group of Norwegians to New York, in what became one of the most emblematic transatlantic crossings of the 19th century. During the voyage, the ship made an unexpected stop in Funchal<\/strong> \u2014 an unlikely detour that would become one of the most memorable episodes of the entire journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to various historical accounts, as the vessel approached the island, the crew came across a barrel of Madeira wine floating in the sea<\/strong> \u2014 a curious and symbolic moment that became part of the voyage\u2019s enduring legend. When the Restauration<\/em> arrived at Funchal harbour on 28 July, the passengers, visibly intoxicated, were initially seen as a potential threat. However, they were soon welcomed with generosity and offered food \u2014 including an abundant supply of fresh grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unexpected stopover highlights Madeira\u2019s enduring role as a cultural crossroads<\/strong> and a safe harbour in times of uncertainty<\/strong>. Two hundred years later, the commemorative journey of the Restauration<\/em>, from Stavanger to New York, once again includes the port of Funchal on its route, celebrating this historical and cultural connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a tribute to the courage of those who set sail, the hospitality of those who welcomed them, and the flavours \u2014 such as Madeira wine<\/strong>, Norwegian cod, and other delicacies \u2014 that continue to unite both sides of the Atlantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome Ceremony at Funchal Harbour | 30 July, 11:30 AM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Marina of Funchal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of the programme will be the arrival of the vessel Restauration<\/em> at Funchal Harbour<\/strong> on 30 July at 11:30 AM<\/strong>, marked by a welcome ceremony open to the public<\/strong>, attended by regional authorities, diplomatic representatives, and members of the Norwegian community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reception will be followed by a joint gastronomic presentation<\/strong>, featuring a tasting of Madeira wine<\/strong> and flavours of Norway<\/strong>, prepared by the Norwegian chef Bjarte Finne<\/strong> and students from the Madeira Hospitality and Tourism School \u2014 a symbolic gesture of reunion and cultural exchange between the two traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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International Meeting at the University of Madeira | 30 July, 3:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jesuit College \u2013 Funchal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The focal point of the celebrations will be the international public meeting \u201cBy Sea and By Land \u2013 Food & Beverage, Cultural Heritage and Integrated Regenerative Tourism\u201d<\/strong>, held at the Jesuit College, bringing together researchers, vinegrowers, Madeira wine producers, chefs, stakeholders from the tourism and hospitality sectors, public policymakers, and representatives from regional and international organisations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme includes presentations on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n