Astoria Brasil Fest foregrounds culture over politics
In Astoria, music, food and community spirit took precedence over politics at Brasil Fest, offering a sense of unity among Brazilian expats.
By Alexia Massoud | Edited by Rodrigo Cervantes
NEW YORK — Brazilians always know how to make a home away from home. A neighborhood in Queens offered a glimmer of their unity, even in a tight presidential election year for Brazil filled with polarization and concerns over affordability and cost of living.