Pockets of Brazil In Lebanon

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..