The 19th Arab World Film Festival opened on Thursday night (29) at CineSesc in São Paulo. The program features films that shed light on the challenges facing Middle Eastern society.
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Oswaldo Biato Jr. leaves Georgia for Ramallah. He’ll substitute Alessandro Candeas, who takes over consulate in Lisbon.
Partnership between the International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities, the UNRWA, and the Representative Office of Brazil in Palestine will offer scholarships in Brazil’s universities but needs supports to pay for the students’ tickets.
In a statement published on Wednesday (29), the Brazilian government welcomed the announcements made by Spain, Ireland and Norway on recognizing the State of Palestine and said the growing number of countries that have done so is a significant historical advance.
Group of businessmen will go to APAS Show and have appointments in São Paulo. The Hebron Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber during an event.
Rio’s Casa Roberto Marinho promotes a dialogue between its collection and works from invited collectors. One of the artists is the Palestinian of Lebanese origin.
With over 30 years of experience as a dancer, Dana Farida from São Paulo teaches children and adults and has achieved international recognition in her art, including in Egypt.
Roberto Khatlab’s book was adapted into a graphic novel version by Jamile do Carmo.
The event will bring representatives from 55 countries with lectures, musical performances, craft workshops, gastronomy, and other attractions from November 17 to 20.
The writer, actress, playwright, and daughter of Palestinian scholar Edward Saïd closed the seminar The Intellectual Legacy of Edward Saïd on Wednesday (11). She told about her trip to Gaza with her family at 18, life in New York, and reacted to current events.
Mariam Saïd is in São Paulo and spoke about Edward Saïd’s work as a professor, published papers and books, his love for music, and the question of Palestine. She has been contributing to keeping Saïd’s legacy alive since his death in 2003.
Productions by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia are part of the program of the 47th edition of the festival that takes place from October 19 to November 1st. This year’s selection features 360 films from across 96 countries.
The occupied territories in Palestine and the resistance and criticism against the exploitation of labor are some of the core elements of artworks by Arab artists displayed in the Pavilion at Ibirapuera Park.
Registration is open for children of Brazilians to study their heritage language. Classes start on September 9.
