São Paulo – Next Saturday, August 20, São Paulo’s Syrian Sports Club, Esporte Clube Sírio, will host the lecture ‘Stories from 25 de março’ [‘Histórias da 25 de Março’] with businessman Fernando Maluhy. He will discuss 25 de Março, a street shopping hub in the central area of São Paulo city, where the first Arab immigrants from Brazil established stores upon arrival. Maluhy has been working in the region for almost 70 years.
Due to the historical connection with Arab immigration to Brazil, the date which gives the name to the street, March 25, was established as the National Day of the Arab Community in Brazil. 25 de Março is still home to shops owned by families of Arab origin, many of which are focused on the textile sector. Still, over the years, it has also welcomed businesses of entrepreneurs from other regions.
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Esporte Clube Sírio, which will host the lecture this Saturday through its Arab Culture Center, was founded in 1917 by young Syrian and Lebanese immigrants. The club promotes social, leisure, cultural, and sports activities, including lectures on issues related to the Arab world, to preserve and disseminate Arab culture, traditions, customs, and hospitality in Brazil.
The lecture will be free of charge at 4:00 pm in the Palmira Room.
Quick facts:
Lecture ‘Histórias da 25 de Março’ [‘Stories from 25 de março’] with Fernando Maluhy
Saturday, August 20, at 4:00 pm BRT
Admission free
Sala Palmira – Avenida Indianópolis, 1192, Planalto Paulista, São Paulo – SP
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
