Building the boats for the fishermen of Lebanon, one modest workshop in the southern city of Saida continues the tradition of boat building The ancient port town of Saida has an …
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Curator and museum expert, Juliana Khalaf, takes us on a cultural journey beyond the country’s capital. She explores the Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MACAM) in Alita, a new platform for …
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The Food Heritage Foundation’s Zeinab Jeambey goes on a countrywide journey to discover producers still making Arabic ice cream the traditional way The history of ice cream making stretches back …
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A walk through Beirut’s historic Sursock neighborhood reveals a grand past and a city still in transformation. Located in the Achrafieh district of Beirut, Rue Sursock is one of the city’s …
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In the middle of Baaklin’s serene forest, in the wonderfully preserved Shouf district, lies Bkerzay This artistic workshop and meeting hub, located amidst olive groves and pine trees, is for all those who …
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Lebanese zajal is one of the most popular entertainment forms in Lebanon. The zajal evening is full of song, poetry, beautiful words and laughter! Lebanese zajal is a semi-improvised, semi sung …
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The phrase responsible tourism is often used without a second thought, but what do we actually mean by it? Pascal Abdallah of Responsible Mobilities takes time out to explain the concept …
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Olive trees grow throughout the Mediterranean coastal region, especially on the hillsides of Lebanon’s rural landscape. Farmers take a very personal stance on the quality of the olives produced and the …
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In the remote village of Assia in Batroun, two houses perpetuate a tradition that has existed for a very long time. Sana Jabbour follows her mother’s footsteps and continues to make …