Memorial preserves Lebanese heritage in Brazil
A project by the Lebanese Foundation of Minas Gerais (Fuliban) aims to bring together descendants of Lebanese immigrants from across the Brazilian state. The post Memorial preserves Lebanese heritage in Brazil appeared first on ANBA News Agency .
In the 1910s, young Felipe Aburachid immigrated to Brazil from Lebanon and settled in Belo Horizonte, attracted by the city's promise of opportunities. Growing up, he became a peddler and later a successful clothing business owner. His grandson Frederico Aburachid, a lawyer and businessman, aimed to preserve his family's and other Lebanese immigrants' stories through the creation of the Memorial to Lebanese Immigration in Minas Gerais.
This project is a website, social media channels, lectures, and a traveling exhibition, all of which highlight the experiences of Lebanese immigrants and their descendants in Minas Gerais. Completed under Brazil’s Rouanet Law, the memorial received support from the state government and is set to travel to various cities in the state, showcasing the diverse Lebanese community scattered across Minas Gerais.
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