Bridging cultures through research, publications, and cross-cultural collaboration. Connecting ideas, people, and opportunities.
Publications & Research
Xondaro Guarani: Martial Art, Performance, and Politics (Book)
The culmination of my master's research is the book Xondaro Guarani: Martial Art, Performance, and Politics. Bridging academic analysis with accessible narratives, the book highlights the xondaro as a martial performance. Divided into two parts, it explores both the initial fieldwork and a deeper analysis of how martial performance embodies identity, community, and politics within the Guarani culture.
Learn more about the book by listening to this short podcast in Portuguese.
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Chinese Cinema - early 20th-century - and Identity (PhD Research - Ongoing)
As part of my PhD research, I examine the relationship between individual and society in China, using historical analysis and early 20th-century cinema (until 1949) as key elements. By bridging academic insights with contemporary perspectives, this study explores how cultural narratives evolve and remain relevant today.
About Me and My Work
I am an anthropologist, researcher, and cross-cultural educator specializing in Chinese culture, identity, and cinema. My academic journey includes a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, a master's degree in Anthropology, and ongoing doctoral research exploring the relationship between the individual and the collective in China, drawing from historiographical sources, pre-1949 Chinese cinema, and fieldwork conducted in China.​ Beyond my research, I have been part of academic research groups such as INARRA (Visual Anthropology) and NADA (Anthropology of Art), contributing to studies on cultural representation and visual narratives. I have also been engaged in university-level teaching and academic guidance, fostering interdisciplinary learning.
Since 2017, I have supported Chinese speakers in developing Portuguese language skills through structured language exchange and tutoring, adapting teaching strategies to different proficiency levels and cultural contexts. This experience has deepened my understanding of cross-cultural communication and pedagogy.
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I am the author of Xondaro Guarani: Martial Art, Performance, and Politics, a book examining indigenous martial practices and their cultural significance. Additionally, I have been working on intercultural consulting and translation studies, focusing on Brazil-China relations, cultural mediation, and academic collaboration.
Field Vlog: My Journey Through China
In my recent journey to China, I traveled over 1,000 km across five cities, documenting my experiences in a unique "Field Vlog." This project combines academic insights and daily reflections, offering a closer look at Chinese culture, society, and history through an anthropological perspective.
