Tasmania is a long way from Brazil, but in Hobart, some South American migrants are doing their best to bring their culture to life and forge new connections in the community.
abc.net.au/news/community-sharing-brazilian-culture-with-carnatassie/102145280When Thais Sousa and Jane Zitter moved to Hobart, far away from friends and family in Brazil, it didn't take long for homesickness to kick in.In the 2021 Census, just 442 people in Tasmania said they were born in Brazil but the community says that number is growing
"I thought I might post on [social media] groups, I need to make friends, I don't know where to go … and I couldn't find much," Ms Zitter said."It's very important for us to feel that we belong in the community that we live in."They formed LATTAS Events, an organisation for hosting events around the state to create a space for the Brazilian community to come together, and for Tasmanians to learn more about Brazilian culture.
"So [families] get very excited … and for us, it's just a pleasure. It's really worth all the hard work behind what we do."LATTAS co-founder Ms Sousa said seeing the Tasmanian community rally around Brazilian culture with a willingness to learn, and making new residents feel more at home, was their key purpose.
"It's so nice to see people feeling at home, and us being a part [of that] with our events is so incredible.Tasmania's Brazilian population is relatively small, with 2021 Census statistics showing just 442 people in the state were born in Brazil.
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