Thirteen years ago, a Swiss citizen and a Brazilian decided to import dromedaries. Today, they have a farm with 20 animals and offer tours on their backs on the beaches of Rio Grande do Norte.

São Francisco Xavier combines a mountain climate, leisure and good food, but partying is not a part of life in this peaceful district of São José dos Campos, in the interior of the state of São Paulo.

The 18th edition of Mercado Persa is due April 15th to 17th at Esporte Clube Sírio. Apart from dancing, the event will also bring Arab cuisine, art and fashion to the São Paulo state capital.

The increase was recorded in the first quarter, despite the political crisis in the country. The Middle East remains the leading market for the Brazilian product, with US$ 673 million in imports.

Straight from Recife, the capital of Pernambuco, Xick Baby plans to grow by selling shoes for babies in markets like Angola, Australia, the United States and Switzerland, among others.