ABCC cultural director participated in a debate on the relevance of intercultural dialogue in the closing day of the 9th LatinArab Film Festival and addressed Arab immigration to Brazil.
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A survey conducted by Ibope and H2R and presented during an online Arab Brazilian of Commerce event has shown that the grandchildren of original migrants make up the bulk of the Arab community in Brazil. Next in number are second- and fifth-generation Arabs.
Arabs immigrated seeking promising lives, commercial success and prosperity. As a result, they thrived and contributed to the country’s growth.
The visits of the Brazilian emperor to the Middle East and North Africa in the 19th century will be addressed by researcher Roberto Khatlab, who wrote a book on the subject.
The organization will have its anniversary on July 2, 2020. To mark the occasion, it will release on July 22 the first-ever specific research into Arab immigration to Brazil.
Of Syrian and Lebanese origins, the pedagogue Elizabeth Camasmie Zogbi has dedicated most of her life to Mão Branca, a charity organization that assists the elderly and was founded by women of Arab origins. She and group of volunteers have brought leisure in the life of the elderly and have created centers in São Paulo districts. Read more of what Elizabeth told ANBA about her personal journey and her work at Mão Branca.
