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The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, the Pyramids of Giza, in Egypt, and the Ruins of Petra, in Jordan, are three of the 21 finalists for the new seven wonders. The choosing process is to be coordinated by Swiss foundation New Seven Wonders with the support of the Unesco.
The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, the Pyramids of Giza, in Egypt, and the Ruins of Petra, in Jordan, are three of the 21 finalists for the new seven wonders. The choosing process is to be coordinated by Swiss foundation New Seven Wonders with the support of the Unesco.
Milton Hatoum, from the northern Brazilian state of Amazonas and Mamede Mustafa Jarouche, from the southeastern São Paulo, both sons of Lebanese, won the Jabuti Prize, the most traditional Brazilian literature award, in categories novel and translation, respectively. The former received the award for book "Cinzas do Norte" (Ashes of the Amazon) and the latter for his Portuguese translation of The Thousand and One Nights.
Milton Hatoum, from the northern Brazilian state of Amazonas and Mamede Mustafa Jarouche, from the southeastern São Paulo, both sons of Lebanese, won the Jabuti Prize, the most traditional Brazilian literature award, in categories novel and translation, respectively. The former received the award for book "Cinzas do Norte" (Ashes of the Amazon) and the latter for his Portuguese translation of The Thousand and One Nights.
Esmod, a traditional French fashion school that has a branch in Brazil, is present in Tunisia, Lebanon, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Last week the president of the French institution, Nino Satoru, was in São Paulo and addressed the growth of the professional styling market in the Arab world.
Esmod, a traditional French fashion school that has a branch in Brazil, is present in Tunisia, Lebanon, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Last week the president of the French institution, Nino Satoru, was in São Paulo and addressed the growth of the professional styling market in the Arab world.
The 7th Book Biennial of the State of Ceará, in Northeastern Brazil, has Arab literature as its theme. According to the organizers of the event, the idea is to show that the Arab habit of narrating stories is also a tradition of the state of Ceará. Five Arab writers have guaranteed their presence in the event, which begins on August 18.
The 7th Book Biennial of the State of Ceará, in Northeastern Brazil, has Arab literature as its theme. According to the organizers of the event, the idea is to show that the Arab habit of narrating stories is also a tradition of the state of Ceará. Five Arab writers have guaranteed their presence in the event, which begins on August 18.
The veterinary surgeon Eduardo Antunes Dias moved to the Arab country ten months ago to work for an institute that develops research on the tahr, a kind of wild goat from the region. The mission faced by Dias, who works with researchers from another six countries, is to ensure the future of these animals, which are threatened with extinction.
The veterinary surgeon Eduardo Antunes Dias moved to the Arab country ten months ago to work for an institute that develops research on the tahr, a kind of wild goat from the region. The mission faced by Dias, who works with researchers from another six countries, is to ensure the future of these animals, which are threatened with extinction.
Between August 09 and September 17, Galeria Olido, in the centre of the city of São Paulo, in southeastern Brazil, will be presenting an extensive program of activities about the influence of Arab culture in Brazil. There will be photography exhibits, movies, dance and music presentations, gastronomy, talks and debates, among others.
Between August 09 and September 17, Galeria Olido, in the centre of the city of São Paulo, in southeastern Brazil, will be presenting an extensive program of activities about the influence of Arab culture in Brazil. There will be photography exhibits, movies, dance and music presentations, gastronomy, talks and debates, among others.
