{"id":396989,"date":"2025-10-14T10:47:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/?p=396989"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:47:53","slug":"aguila-decoracoes-crafts-arabian-themed-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/aguila-decoracoes-crafts-arabian-themed-events\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c1guila Decora\u00e7\u00f5es crafts Arabian-themed events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 Fabric tents, large camel statues, dabke dancing, henna tattoos, kibbeh and sfiha on the table. These elements evoke the Arab world but can easily be found at Brazilian parties organized by \u00c1guila Decora\u00e7\u00f5es. Founded in 2005 by entrepreneur Solange Steffens, the company has specialized in producing celebrations with Arab themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aguiladecoracoes.com.br\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c1guila Decora\u00e7\u00f5es<\/a> provides services throughout Brazil, producing parties with a wide variety of themes. With her team, Steffens\u2014a Chilean who lives in Brazil\u2014can create anything from birthday parties for 30 guests to corporate events for 100 or weddings for 500.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-3-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"The d\u00e9cor evokes Arab-inspired settings\" class=\"wp-image-396898\" style=\"width:259px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-3-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-3-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-3-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-3-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-3.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The d\u00e9cor evokes Arab-inspired settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe party we create depends on what the client wants and how many guests they\u2019ll have. But before finalizing anything, I visit the venue, take measurements, and assess how the d\u00e9cor can be installed\u2014both in terms of height and support,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With tents, fabrics, lanterns with candles, candelabras, low tables, feather arrangements, and even camels, the space is transformed into an Arabian-style celebration. In addition to the full d\u00e9cor, the company offers cultural attractions such as musicians, belly dancers, dabke dancers, coffee fortune readings, and henna tattoos. Catering is also available, including buffet and cocktail services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt the event entrance, we usually offer pastries and snacks, like kibbeh and sfiha. For dinner, the client chooses from a varied Arabic menu, which can include rice, lamb, rice with lentils, and labneh. And at the end of the party, we serve delicious Arabic sweets,\u201d explains the owner of \u00c1guila Decora\u00e7\u00f5es.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steffens\u2019 cultural journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Chile, Solange arrived in Brazil in 1982 at the age of 14, along with her parents and siblings. The move was driven by her family\u2019s search for better job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-2-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Camel featured as an attraction at themed parties\" class=\"wp-image-396901\" style=\"width:265px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-2-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-2-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-2-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-2.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Camel featured as an attraction at themed parties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile living in Chile, I was a gymnast. I practiced Olympic gymnastics and even competed in championships, so I developed a lot of body control. When I arrived in Brazil, I became interested in ballroom dancing, and later moved on to belly dancing, eventually becoming a teacher of this dance style,\u201d Stephens recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThanks to getting involved in ballroom dancing, my adaptation to Brazil went really well. When I started practicing Arabic dance, I became interested in Arab culture. I began researching the subject and started decorating my dance studio with fabrics, even setting up a tent with a carpet and cushions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it was the unique decoration of her studio, different from the other teachers\u2019 rooms, that opened the door for Stephens to organize her first Arab-themed party. \u201cSomeone came into my studio, saw the decoration, and asked if I could do that for a party. I said yes. After that, I started creating party decorations and also bringing belly dancers to the events,\u201d Stephens recalled.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-4-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Arabian-style tent available for celebrations\" class=\"wp-image-396904\" style=\"width:278px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-4-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-4-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-4-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-4-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/anba.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aguila-decoracoes-4.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arabian-style tent available for celebrations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Years later, the entrepreneur decided to formalize the business after noticing strong demand in the country. Other themes are offered, but Arabian-style celebrations remain the focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe offer Halloween, Las Vegas, Hawaii, country, casino, Indian, Mexican, Italian, and Spanish d\u00e9cor\u2014over 50 themes,\u201d said Stephens, who confirmed, however, that most of the events produced by the company are Arabian-themed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the company\u2019s main audience is in S\u00e3o Paulo, its business has already reached states such as Rio de Janeiro, Bras\u00edlia, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Salvador, and Fortaleza. The entrepreneur manages the company with her husband. For large-scale events, \u00c1guila Decora\u00e7\u00f5es can employ around 15 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read more:<br><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/sharjah-showcases-4-decades-of-art-by-leda-catunda\/\">Sharjah showcases 4 decades of art by Leda Catunda<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Report by Rebecca Vettore, especially for ANBA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/sharjah-showcases-4-decades-of-art-by-leda-catunda\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/sharjah-mostra-4-decadas-de-arte-de-leda-catunda\/\"><br><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits-overlay\" data-target=\".wp-image-396894\">Supplied<\/div><div class=\"credits-overlay\" data-target=\".wp-image-396898\">Supplied<\/div><div class=\"credits-overlay\" data-target=\".wp-image-396901\">Supplied<\/div><div class=\"credits-overlay\" data-target=\".wp-image-396904\">Supplied<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founded by entrepreneur Solange Steffens, the Brazilian company has been creating birthdays and other types of events with Arabian-themed d\u00e9cor, artistic performances, and cuisine for 20 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2342,"featured_media":396894,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107],"tags":[48399,4602,9534,34375,1825,54656,18417,54657],"class_list":{"0":"post-396989","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business-opportunities","8":"tag-arab-2","9":"tag-arab-dance","10":"tag-brazil-en","11":"tag-chile-en-2","12":"tag-culture","13":"tag-dancer","14":"tag-decoration","15":"tag-parties"},"wps_subtitle":"Founded by entrepreneur Solange Steffens, the Brazilian company has been creating birthdays and other types of events with Arabian-themed d\u00e9cor, artistic performances, and cuisine for 20 years.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2342"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=396989"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396989\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/396894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=396989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=396989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=396989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}