From the 11th to the 25th, the public will have the chance to see ‘Card Games”. The plays touch upon politics, history and the universe of games and are spoken in English, French and Arabic, with Portuguese subtitles.
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The 38th São Paulo International Film Festival will include seven feature films made in Arab countries. Non-Arab productions also focus on regional matters such as the Palestinian issue.
The classes will be taught from the 8th to the 29th this month in São Paulo by Lygia Rocco and Andrea Piccini, from the University of São Paulo (USP). Registration is still open.
In 2013, the country hosted 590,000 fairs, congresses and national and international conventions visited by 200 million-plus people.
‘Salt of the Earth’ and ‘Trash,’ co-produced with other countries, will be screened at the event due from October 23rd to November 1st. The movies will compete for the Audience Choice Award.
At an industry fair in São Paulo, the Brazilian Tourism minister Vinícius Lages said his ministry should work in tandem with other government organizations to promote the country as a tourist destination in the Arab world.
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.
High-end resorts in Brazil attract tourists who are willing to dole out as much as US$ 2,000 a day for lodging at scenic natural settings with private services and amenities.
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.
Partnership for the creation of an integrated strategic agenda for the promotion of tourism in the cities of Rio de Janeiro was launched this Friday.
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.
