An advising firm based in São Paulo helps brides and grooms prepare Arab-style weddings. Dancers with candlesticks, music groups and henna paintings on women’s hands are some of the rituals.

Michel Aburachid, the president of the Minas Gerais Garment Union, whose father was Lebanese, defends the fashion made in his land. And he points towards greater trade with the Arabs as a target.

The namesake capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro features many more attractions to captivate tourists than just Copacabana, Christ the Redeemer and Pão de Açúcar.

The 18th edition of the International Tourism Market started last Wednesday (25th) and will continue until Saturday (28th) in Tunis. The event is geared toward hotels, transport and entertainment.