Ilana Pires came to Exeter from Brazil in 1998, with her then husband. She has three children and works as a Cultural Champion in Devon schools.
Ravi Nathwani and Myra Fonceca interviewed Ilana in her home in Exeter in February 2013. There are six extracts here. Read the summary transcript.
Extract 1
Ilana tells us of her first trip to England in July 1998 with her husband, and her first experience of English cuisine.
Extract 2
Ilana talks about her life as a Brazilian Mum in Exeter
Extract 3
Ilana talks about Portuguese language and cultural differences and the attitude of her husband’s family
Extract 4
Ravi asks her if she thinks England is better than Brazil
Extract 5
Ilana talks about the experience of living in a different culture, and the need for balance
Extract 6
Ilana talks about her children and how they see their identity (the oldest has 2 Brazilian parents, the younger two have an English father)