Lebanese in Brazil, Brazilian in Lebanon
Summary
Naima Yazbek, a woman born in Brazil to Lebanese ancestors, traveled to Lebanon to connect with her family’s culture and learn the Arabic language through dance. Many Brazilians have Lebanese roots due to migration that began in the late 19th century, creating a large Lebanese community in Brazil.Key Facts
- Naima Yazbek was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a family with Lebanese background.
- She visited Lebanon in 2009 to explore her cultural heritage by learning dance and Arabic.
- Her ancestors left Lebanon in the late 1800s due to economic difficulties and the decline of the silk industry.
- Brazil is home to one of the largest Lebanese communities in the world, with about 10 million people of Lebanese descent.
- Naima’s great-grandfather once tried living in Lebanon but returned to Brazil after a few months.
- The Lebanese community in Brazil often married within their diaspora to preserve cultural ties.
- Naima found a different experience in Lebanon when she visited compared to her great-grandfather’s time there.
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