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Pockets of Brazil In Lebanon
February 21, 2012 · Mustapha Hamoui
A fascinating look at Lebanon’s “Brazilebanese”:
A very interesting phenomenon has occurred in Bekaa: in that area there are towns such as Sultan Yakub where the first language is neither Arabic nor French, but Portuguese […] Those travelling to Sultan Yakoub are advised that once in the town, they may request information in Portuguese since anyone responds instantly […] This reporter took the test and, indeed, the first pedestrian who was approached did speak Portuguese
Charming..