Brazilians in Beijing cebrate June Festival

“Since China is on the rise, more and more Brazilians are coming here,” said Vanessa Mastrocessario Silva, executive director of Brazilians in Beijing. “We want to promote the integration of Brazilians in Beijing and welcome families by offering guidance and practical information, as well as spread the knowledge of Brazilian culture by holding events such as festivals, seminars and lectures,” she said.

Most Brazilians in China are in foreign trade, while others work for Brazilian-owned companies, Liu said. “There are also about 20 Brazilian overseas students studying traditional Chinese medicine. Kung fu is another popular major,” she said.

Brazilians in Beijing, founded in 2003, has more than 300 member-families. It plans to soon include a classifieds section on its website, brapeq.com.cn, where members can publish information like upcoming activities and products to buy or sell.