On the evening of October 23, the 25th anniversary celebration of the Brazilian Tang Yun Arts Troupe took place at the São Paulo Cultural Arts Center. The event featured the launch of the new book “Chinese Learning Portuguese,” an exhibition of painting and calligraphy, and a lively cultural performance.

Attending the festivities were prominent figures such as Rong Qiang, head of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office at the Chinese Consulate in São Paulo, Consul Li Xiaoming, and Ye Zhouyong, president of the Brazilian Chinese Association. Over a thousand guests, including local officials like São Paulo City Council member Jorge Hato, joined in the celebration.

During the event, Lin Jun, the leader of the Tang Yun Arts Troupe, officially presented her new book, “Chinese Learning Portuguese.” Originally from Fuzhou, Fujian, Lin immigrated to Brazil at the age of 17. She graduated from the Catholic University of Campinas with a degree in Portuguese and English language literature and became a certified translator for Chinese and Portuguese in Brazil in 1999, specializing in translation for high-level diplomatic visits between China and Brazil.

Lin’s parents, Lin Changchao and Li Miaona, previously published the “Bilingual Dictionary of Chinese Proverbs and Sayings in Brazil,” filling a significant gap in academic resources. The publication of Lin Jun’s book represents a remarkable achievement for both generations.

The São Paulo Cultural Arts Center was filled to capacity, with a wide array of Chinese painting and calligraphy exhibited outside the venue. The showcased artworks reflected a blend of cultures, featuring traditional Chinese calligraphy and paintings of landscapes and flora, including intricate depictions of Brazil’s unique species like the macaw, illustrating the fusion of Chinese and Brazilian artistic traditions.

Inside the auditorium, attendees enjoyed a diverse performance that included traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, Brazilian samba, and street dance, receiving enthusiastic applause throughout. The audience reveled in the beauty of the Dunhuang dance, classical performances, and ethnic dances from various Chinese ethnic groups, celebrating the richness of Chinese culture. Notably, the youngest martial arts performer was merely three years old, eliciting smiles and laughter from the crowd.

In his opening remarks, Rong Qiang emphasized the significance of the Tang Yun Arts Troupe as a vital artistic force within the Brazilian Chinese community. He commended the troupe for its relentless effort over the past 25 years in showcasing the depth and unique charm of Chinese traditional culture to the Brazilian public.

Lin Jun reflected on the growth of the Tang Yun Arts Troupe during her speech, highlighting the commitment of the Chinese community in Brazil to preserving and passing on traditional culture. She noted that over eight of the more than 20 teachers currently with the troupe were born in Brazil and speak both Chinese and Portuguese, enriching the cultural exchange between the two nations. “Through Tang Yun, we will continue to nurture a vibrant blossoming of both Chinese and Brazilian cultural arts,” she said.