Cristiano Ruschel Marques Dias

Cristiano Ruschel Marques Dias is a Brazilian software engineer who moved to Dublin, Ireland, after a transformative year in Manchester. On his first day at work, he was humorously confused by the local expression ‘What’s the craic?’, thinking it referred to drugs, highlighting his initial struggles with Irish slang and accents. Dias, a passionate singer since childhood, joined the National Symphony Chorus, where he met his girlfriend, Isabel. He is known for his proactive approach, having set up a WhatsApp group for chorus members to organize social events. Despite the challenges of renting in Dublin and cultural differences, including being a non-drinker, Dias appreciates the friendliness of the Irish people and envisions a long-term future in Ireland, expressing a desire to buy a house there.