Harare — Brazilian fine artist Casimiro Gomes de Oliveira Junior's works will be on display at the fourth annual arts and culture festival at the Africa University beginning today.

Besides the exhibition, at least four Brazilian films will be screened as part of the Brazilian Embassy's contribution to the two-day festival. Daisy Zambuko, the Press officer, said the embassy would participate in at least four activities at the festival. "We have an exhibition of works by artist Casimiro Gomes de Oliveira Junior. Brazilian Ambassador Dr Raul de Taunay will also hold a workshop for the students while Zimbabwe Warriors coach Valinhos will take the opportunity to talk about his soccer experiences to students attending the festival," she said.

Zambuko said the embassy sought to nurture young artists with a sense of appreciation for the arts and culture through participation in the festival. Also expected is Brazilian Embassy Counsellor Sebastian Neves, who will facilitate a workshop on Brazilian economics and perspectives of co-operation with Zimbabwe. "The workshop will present an opportunity for Zimbabwean students to understand the Zimbabwe-Brazil relations at the same time providing a platform for cultural exchange programmes," Dr Taunay said.

The four Brazilian films to be shown are "Os Dois Filhos de Francisco," a musical film about the career of two Brazilian country music stars, "Caramuru", "Memorias Postumas de Bras Cubas", a comedy based on classic romance of the 19th century written by Machado de Assis and "Abril Despedacado", a drama.