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Over 500 attend Ivorian-Brazilian Day in S茫o Paulo, C么te d'Ivoire attracts Brazil
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More than 500 people participated in the 3rd edition of Ivorian-Brazilian Day in S茫o Paulo on June 25, 2026. The event, organized by the C么te d鈥橧voire Tourism and Leisure Office in Brazil, saw an exceptional turnout, with many visitors turned away due to the venue reaching full capacity. Under the theme "Innovation, Technology and Modernity in the service of societal development," the gathering aimed to strengthen relations between Abidjan and Brasilia. Attendees included diplomats, tourism operators, investors, academics, business leaders, media, and members of the African diaspora. Jennifer Curcio, Director of the Tourism Office, and His Excellency Diamout茅n茅 Alassane Zi茅, Ambassador of C么te d鈥橧voire to Brazil, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. Discussions covered tourism, culture, investments, trade, air transport, and innovation, with calls for intensified human, economic, and institutional cooperation. The event also showcased Ivorian craftsmanship, an African fashion show, traditional music and dances, and Ivorian gastronomy, featuring dishes like Placali, Atti茅k茅, Garba, Kedjenou, Foutou Banane, and Alloco, presented by V茅ronique Vonan, founder of "Le Placali Abour茅." According to the Embassy and the Tourism Office, this edition confirmed growing Brazilian interest in C么te d鈥橧voire's heritage, culture, gastronomy, and investment opportunities, with both entities planning to continue this momentum.
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