Leila Echaime is the daughter of Lebanese immigrant Mustafá Echaime and of the Brazilian Maria Echaime, whose parents were also born in Lebanon. And it is exactly from the country of her forefathers that Leila keeps her unforgettable memories: the sunset and Muslim prayers. Arab culture influenced her work.
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From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Lebanese Emigration Research Center at Notre Dame University, in Lebanon, is going to offer an academic course on the study of emigration, immigration, remigration, refugees, and migratory transit, from April 24th to 29th. The course is turned to professionals and students from all nationalities. The objective of the
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Lebanese Emigration Research Center at Notre Dame University, in Lebanon, is going to offer an academic course on the study of emigration, immigration, remigration, refugees, and migratory transit, from April 24th to 29th. The course is turned to professionals and students from all nationalities. The objective of the
In 2003, artist Sonia Madruga, based in the southeastern Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, had a great dream of hers come true: getting to know the homeland of Lebanese writer and painter Gibran Khalil Gibran. Using water from the mountains of Lebanon, Sonia painted 38 watercolours. Two such works are going to be on display, starting next Friday, at Mount Lebanon Athletic Club, in the city of São Paulo (SE Brazil).
In 2003, artist Sonia Madruga, based in the southeastern Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, had a great dream of hers come true: getting to know the homeland of Lebanese writer and painter Gibran Khalil Gibran. Using water from the mountains of Lebanon, Sonia painted 38 watercolours. Two such works are going to be on display, starting next Friday, at Mount Lebanon Athletic Club, in the city of São Paulo (SE Brazil).
Embratur estimates that the annual expenses of foreign tourists may reach this value up to 2010. Last year the total spent by visitors was US$ 5 billion and, in January 2008, the total reached US$ 600 million.
On Tuesday, the date on which the Arab Community Day is celebrated in São Paulo, the institution from the southeastern Brazilian state is going to honour Arab personalities and descendants who contributed to the Arab-Brazilian collectiveness. Among them the Egyptian professor who is also Foreign Relations vice president at the Arab Brazilian Chamber.
On Tuesday, the date on which the Arab Community Day is celebrated in São Paulo, the institution from the southeastern Brazilian state is going to honour Arab personalities and descendants who contributed to the Arab-Brazilian collectiveness. Among them the Egyptian professor who is also Foreign Relations vice president at the Arab Brazilian Chamber.
A study by the Ministry of Tourism and Getúlio Vargas Foundation shows that executives in the sector forecast growth of 16.7% in company revenues this year, as well as the increase in jobs in the trade. The 92 largest companies in the sector were heard, and together they had revenues of 34 billion Brazilian reals (US$ 19.8 billion).
Brazilian photographer Hélio Shiino is looking for Lebanese immigrants and descendants residing in Rio de Janeiro to show the adaptation of their customs and traditions to the Rio style of life. The project is going to show the history of immigration, but will also try to show a current face.
Brazilian photographer Hélio Shiino is looking for Lebanese immigrants and descendants residing in Rio de Janeiro to show the adaptation of their customs and traditions to the Rio style of life. The project is going to show the history of immigration, but will also try to show a current face.
An agreement between the Brazilian government and the Inter-American Development Bank was signed today. The funds will finance the refurbishment of tourist attractions, infrastructure, transport and training.
