Indonesian fisherman builds life in Portugal
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Portuguese television station RTP began broadcasting a new program featuring the lives of eight immigrants living and working in Portugal.
Rizal Khadai arrived in Portugal from Indonesia in February 2020 to work as a fisherman in Póvoa de Varzim, a coastal city. He joined a community of Indonesian fishermen and built a life centered around his work, companionship with fellow workers and adopted cats, and learning the Portuguese language.
Rizal left behind dreams of motocross and a joint project with his wife to raise and preserve the rare Cemani chickens, a breed from Indonesia. He maintains a long-distance relationship with his wife while integrating into Portuguese society, sharing his experiences and reading with her. The program follows Rizal as he navigates this new life and adapts to a different culture.
