{
  "id": 7575692,
  "title": "Theater play brings Arab memories to São Paulo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/theater-play-brings-arab-memories-to-sao-paulo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:19:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ANBA News Agency",
    "slug": "anba-news-agency",
    "url": "https://anba.com.br/en/theater-play-brings-arab-memories-to-sao-paulo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "São Paulo – The theater production \"Salamaleque\" will embark on a tour across São Paulo state, showcasing the story of a character recalling her Syrian heritage through traditional recipes. Actress and creator Valéria Arbex will lead the 12 performances in nine cities, complemented by workshops on preparing Syrian dishes. The play's inspiration came from letters exchanged between her grandparents, Nadime and Nicolau, who were engaged in Cerqueira César and Piraju – both cities featured in the tour schedule. With its exploration of themes such as immigration, belonging, and cultural identity, \"Salamaleque\" aims to connect audiences with stories of Arab heritage. The tour includes stops in Cerqueira César, Manduri, Águas de Santa Bárbara, Ourinhos, Bariri, Taubaté, Santos, Franca, and Piraju, concluding with a return to Cerqueira César on September 25. In addition to the theatrical performances, the project offers the \"Arabic Cuisine and Affective Memory Workshop,\" providing free sessions for senior citizens to reconnect with their roots through Arabic cuisine. Supported by state and federal cultural funding, the full tour itinerary will be available on the Cia. Teatral Damasco's Instagram account.",
  "summary": "Conceived by actress Valéria Arbex, “Salamaleque” goes on tour along the coast and in the countryside of São Paulo state this month. The project features a theatrical performance and workshops on preparing Syrian recipes. The post Theater play brings Arab memories to São Paulo appeared first on ANBA News Agency .",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Salamaleque\" play tours São Paulo, recalling Syrian heritage",
    "Actress Valéria Arbex leads 12 performances in nine cities",
    "Tour includes Arabic Cuisine and Affective Memory Workshop"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}