Jewelry is one of Lebanon’s foremost industries with artisans that are both gifted and skilled. But, as many young jewelry designers know, there aren’t many outlets to promote their creativity. The …
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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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Specialized in murals, interiors, decorative finishing and restoration of antique murals, SUMI Furniture, launched in 2011 by Nathalie Yared, recycles old wooden pieces into items that trigger nostalgia and childhood memories. …
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In the Chouf Mountains, 1,220 meters above sea level, lays the quaint village of Ain Zhalta, where a rare gem for art lovers in particular and beauty lovers in general is …
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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 …
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Water mills, from a technical point of view, are constituted from two flat horizontal circular stones, positioned on top of each other. The upper one is pierced at its center to …
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Once upon a time, in bygone days, people entertained themselves. But, not by watching TV, going to the movies, reading a book or surfing the Internet. The most common form of …
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Since the 14th century BC, the Lebanese coastal town of Saida has been a commercial center with strong trade links with Egypt. The city rose in prominence from the 12th to …
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For centuries Bedouins and mountain shepherds wore the abaya. Now, thanks to the talent of enterprising designers this garment has made its way into the high fashion scene. Traditionally a man’s …
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