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.
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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.
São Carlos Federal University is accepting registrations until September 29th from foreigners with refugee status willing to take an undergraduate course. The institution has already received Middle Eastern students.
‘Unerasable Memories’ will present 18 pieces starting on August 30th at São Paulo’s Sesc Pompeia. The artwork includes videos, a video installation and a performance-lecture by Lebanese and Moroccan professionals.
The festival will feature 70 films from or about Arab countries, from August 13th to September 16th, at five cinemas in the city of São Paulo. “Omar”, whose main actor will come to Brazil for a debate, is in the film list.
Festival Amaren will take place from August 15th to 17th. The event will feature live music, belly dancing and folklore presentations by local and international artists. Workshops for dancers will also be available.
‘Incêndios’ was written by the Lebanese-Canadian playwright Wajdi Mouawad and will be featured in São Paulo next September, after travelling to several capitals. Marieta Severo plays a Middle Eastern refugee.
Ministry of Culture launched an open call that provides for roughly US$ 1.785 million worth of investments so that artists and entrepreneurs attend courses and events abroad. The goal is to expand Brazilian presence.
The 13-minute long animation tells the story of a doctoral student who films his sister’s wedding for his thesis. The movie can be seen this Saturday and next Wednesday, in Rio de Janeiro, and on August 10th in São Paulo.
Nearly 280 million volumes were sold last year. Government programs accounted for the bulk of purchases.
Chair will gather researchers from several areas for studies in post colonialism. Launch will take place on 22nd and 23rd in São Paulo. Mariam Said, the intellectual’s widow will attend the event.
