Arabic, a Semitic language, dates as far back as 3,000 years. With more than 300 million speakers around the globe and 22 countries classifying it as their official language, Arabic is …
Art, History & Culture
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Inaugurated in October 2013, the MiM museum of minerals has brought something truly unique to the country’s cultural scene. This state-of-the-art institution houses the private compendium of minerals accumulated by Lebanese …
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We celebrate a rich culture, language, church and a tragic page in history that come together to reaffirm the survival of the Armenian people.
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Sarah’s Bag gives new meaning to corporate social responsibility by empowering both downtrodden women and their craft. An accessories label that is less known outside of the Middle East but something …
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Lebanon’s appeal goes beyond its beautiful landscapes. It is a country steeped in history and heritage. Here, Elissar Baalbaki Eid, head of the TourGuides Syndicate, tells us more about the country’s …
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While numerous towns and cities across Lebanon are revered for their historic landmarks, there are many rural attractions that are relatively unknown to the public. Karim Sokhn, founder of online travel …
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Basket making is rooted in Lebanese tradition. We discover more with the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism.
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Kassem Abu Ruslan has been working with wicker his whole life. His specialty? Chairs. We go back to the source to learn more about this beautiful craft.
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Award-winning social enterprise, 2B Design brings life back to Lebanon’s dying heritage. Down a Jeitawi side street in Beirut, a traditional Lebanese home houses a small atelier. Past an old iron …