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Wednesday, February 21

Far-East and "Far-Europe" - Japanese and Portuguese Semi-Peripheries Through The Eyes Of Wenceslau de Moraes
Time:
11:00 am
Presenter:
Olivia Holloway
Location:
501 Cathedral of Learning
Announced by:
Asian Studies Center on behalf of Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures

Studies on Japanese-Brazilian relations, though thoroughly researched, do not always consider the possible influences of Portuguese diplomacy on policies facilitating Japanese immigration to Brazil. This presentation will focus on Wenceslau Jose de Souza Moraes, a pioneer of Lusophone diplomacy in Japan. Moraes's writings reveal a fascination with the concept of self-sacrifice and an emphasis on commonalities between Portugal and Japan. Moraes's exemplars self-sacrifice, especially by women, will be explored on moral and practical levels to elucidate the author's reverent, albeit complicated perspective toward women.