Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Center will show pictures about the country from its discovery until the Republic proclamation. The exhibit features 21 posters to spread knowledge to the Lebanese and the Brazilian diaspora.
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The institution, which is part of the sustainable city project of Abu Dhabi, offers Master’s degree and post-graduate courses for majors in Sciences, Engineering and IT. Registrations are open and those accepted have their costs covered.
Artists from Egypt, Lebanon and Algeria have their works in exhibition at SP-Arte fair, which is open until Sunday in São Paulo. Works can be purchased.
The Pontifical Catholic University is holding an open meeting in partnership with the University of Chile from April 27th to 30th. Specialists will discuss key concepts and names pertaining to the theme.
An online blog launched by Lebanon’s Institute for Palestine Studies features exposés on issues such as human rights, the fallout from conflict and other topics. Art and culture are also in the spotlight.
Journalist Wilma Ary has organized a book of manuscripts by Britain’s Miriam Pease Bo Sauder, who lived in the Arab country during World War I. The book was launched at a Lebanese fair this month.
Five recent productions from the country will be screened on the 30th and 31st at the Alliance Française auditorium, in the Asa Sul area. The Tunisian ambassador believes culture is a counterpoint to terrorism.
Beatriz Le Senechal won the Official Jury and Popular Jury awards in the cinema contest promoted by the Arab Chamber and Icarabe. Bruno Rafael da Silva took home the Young Filmmakers award.
A reception at Esporte Clube Sírio marked Arab Community Day in Brazil. Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce president Marcelo Sallum discussed the history of 25th of March Street.
In the celebration of the Arab immigration, the winners of the film contest ‘The Arabs and the March 25th Street’ will be announced. Four finalists were nominated for the Popular Jury award.
This portion of Downtown São Paulo, known for retail, once had a quay, was a merchandise distribution hub and home to the Arab community. Now, it’s also home to many Chinese-owned shops.
March 25th is Arab Community Day. The Arab Chamber will mark the date by hosting a party and presenting prizes to the winners of the film contest it held alongside Icarabe, the Institute of Arab Culture.
Theatrical play ‘Lebanese Letters’ premieres this Friday telling the story of character Miguel Mahfouz, who relocated from Lebanon to Brazil in 1914. The script is based on accounts given by actual immigrants.
Sponsored by United Nations agencies, the discussion this Saturday (14th) will focus on politically motivated displacements and close with a photo exhibit about asylum-seekers, including Palestinian ones.
