Anglo-Afghan writer Tahir Shah will meet with readers this Friday and Saturday in São Paulo. The main topic will be the Arab tradition of storytelling, the subject of one of his books launched in Brazil.
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The 1001 Inventions Program, brought to Brazil by the Qatari government, is intended to arouse interest in science in children and teenagers. Program at Instituto Butantã will be watched by 2,000 students.
The event kicks off next Wednesday and will include 350 productions made in 60 different countries. At least six Arab films are in the program. Palestinian filmmaker Najwa Najjar will make a guest apperance.
Until next Sunday, audiences will be able to watch musicians and singers, see the art and sample the cuisine of the Gulf country at Villa Lobos Park. Schools will also host a special science exhibit.
In a lecture delivered at the Arab Chamber, the historian Arlene Clemesha discussed the formation processes of Arab states since World War I and the consequences of the conflict to the region.
A recital open to the general public will be held this Tuesday, at 7:30 pm, in the city of São Paulo. The initiative comes from the Lebanese Research and Culture Centre.
Short films about the history of 25th of March Street, in São Paulo, can be registered until January 5th for a contest organized by the Icarabe and the Arab Chamber. The previous deadline was in October.
Dancer Martina Cancio is the owner of Art Zone, a company offering Latin and Arab performances in the emirate. The shows take place at events ranging from corporate parties to weddings.
The event will be held from the 16th to 18th this month in Ponta Grossa, featuring researchers from Rio de Janeiro, Paraná, São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul. They will discuss religiosity in Ancient Egypt.
A theatrical project sponsored by the Beirut-based organization is staging a play based on a text by the Portuguese poet. Entries are open to Lebanese citizens currently learning Portuguese.
Event will be organized by the Fearab at Brasília’s National Library from September 22nd to 27th. Programme will include panels on Arab countries, workshops, photo exhibits and film screenings.
Thiago Toes is working on a painting in a collector’s house in the emirate. He has already exhibited his artwork abroad twice, in the US, but expects this piece will open doors in the Arab world.
The Gulf country will have a cultural week in Villa Lobos Park from September 18th to 21st. Among the attractions, two chefs will prepare traditional dishes and a band will play folk music.
The São Paulo International Book Biennial offers options ranging from classics to books on Arab cuisine. The publisher Arresala focuses on Islam and is attracting visitor attention.
