Rubens Hannun (pictured) pens article on the mission of the Arab House, which he cofounded and curates. The institution seeks to bring the Arab community together and strengthen the Arab image in Brazil, going beyond the borders of culture.
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“Brimos: Syrian and Lebanese immigration in Brazil and its path to politics” by journalist and Middle East expert Diogo Bercito will be launched on July 22 by Fósforo publishing house.
The brainchild of a Brazilian, online project Migra will feature translation into Portuguese. In addition to debates, the project will include readings, academic forums, meetings with students, and book launches.
In an online event of the Arab Community Day in Brazil, non-Arab descendant people addressed how Arab immigrants and countries marked their life stories.
The country has been a destination for Syrians, Lebanese and citizens from other Arab countries since the late 19th century. Amid increases and decreases in the number of immigrants, Brazil has always remained as a safe haven during times of conflict.
Out of all Arabs and Arab descendants in Brazil, those professing the Muslim religion display the highest rate of command of the language: 82%, much higher than among Catholics and Evangelicals.
Information regarding gender, social mobility, nationality, and religion for the Arab community in Brazil have drawn attention from researchers. The numbers were made available in a survey recently introduced by the Arab Brazilian Chamber, and they were discussed during a webinar this Monday (30).
Due to the current situation, the Arab country sees the departure of professionals and youth, researcher Roberto Khatlab said. He addressed the subject during a webinar on immigration hosted by the Arab House.
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.
ABCC president Rubens Hannun made the announcement in an online event on Wednesday (22) that marked the organization’s 68th anniversary. The House of Arabs will initially operate in virtual fashion.
An online event marking the 68th anniversary of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce featured testimonial footage of Arabs and descendants thereof who have risen to the forefront of their professions discussing their origins. All take pride in the history they’re part of.
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.
