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'Italian-Brazilian Connections' Festival is assessed as a success; see photos

Festival celebrated 150 years of Italian immigration to Brazil with debates, culture and tributes to the Italian-Brazilian heritage.

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Américo Antunes, creator of the Italian-Brazilian Connections Festival | Photo: Fred Magno/O TEMPO
Américo Antunes, creator of the Italian-Brazilian Connections Festival | Photo: Fred Magno/O TEMPO

The 8th History Festival (fHist), held in Belo Horizonte, ended this Saturday (28) its special edition dedicated to 150 years of Italian immigration in Brazil.

For three days, the event promoted debates, tributes and a rich cultural and gastronomic program, which brought together Minas Gerais brands with a little touch of Italy.

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Highlights included round tables on the influence of Italians on the construction of Belo Horizonte and coffee production in Minas Gerais, Italian language workshops, cooking demonstrations with renowned chefs such as Giuseppe and Massimo Buschini, and musical performances, including a show by the group Long live Naples at closing.

“Our balance is very positive”, he assessed Americo Antunes, creator of the festival, who highlighted how the event reinforced the understanding of the Italian influence in the formation of Minas Gerais and Brazilian culture, from the 19th century to the present day.

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In the Memory Tent, one of the festival's activities, testimonies from Belo Horizonte residents about their Italian ancestors were collected. At this moment, Francisco Laureano shares one of his stories.
In the Memory Tent, one of the festival's activities, testimonies from Belo Horizonte residents about their Italian ancestors were collected. At this moment, Francisco Laureano shares one of his stories | Photo: Disclosure
Event featured presentation of historical Italian fencing | Photo: Disclosure
Event featured presentation of historical Italian fencing | Photo: Disclosure
Book fair organized by Livraria da Rua at fHist / Credit: Fred Magno/O TEMPO
Book fair at the 'Italian-Brazilian Connections' Festival | Photo: Fred Magno/O TEMPO
Presentation of the group Viva Napoli at fHist / Credit: Fred Magno/O TEMPO
Presentation of the group Viva Napoli | Photo: Fred Magno/O TEMPO
Frederica Arata meets the public at the Vivi di Colori tent, at fHist / Credit: Fred Magno/O TEMPO
Frederica Arata serves the public at the Vivi di Colori tent, at the 'Italian-Brazilian Connections' Festival | Photo: Fred Magno/O TEMPO
Puppeteer Catin Nardi's show captivated and engaged the audience at the festival | Photo: Disclosure
Puppeteer Catin Nardi's show captivated and engaged the audience at the festival | Photo: Disclosure
Bernardo Sabino paid tribute to his father Fernando Sabino, writer, journalist and screenwriter | Photo: Disclosure
Bernardo Sabino paid tribute to his father Fernando Sabino, writer, journalist and screenwriter | Photo: Disclosure

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