Melhem Barakat, one of Lebanon’s last remaining “golden age” singers, died Friday aged 71 after a long battle with illness. He was a legend, an artist who fought his way through an increasingly commercialized industry. Not only did he survive the challenges, he went on to become one of the country’s
Fadi BouKaram is a Lebanese photographer who’s taken time off work to embark on all-American road trip in search for Lebanon, yes Lebanon, but not just the Lebanon, he’ll be looking for all 40 of them. Several towns across the United States hold our little nation’s name. Fadi made the
I didn’t watch Miss Lebanon. I am not a fan of beauty pageant shows. I believe their current format is outdated, restrictive and in need of an overhaul. They cultivate a generic beauty standard that relies on 80% looks and 20% skill; a femininity that only speaks when spoken to,
Future Movement leader former Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his endorsement for Free Patriotic Movement founder MP Michel Aoun Thursday in a step that has certainly aroused much speculation on the future proceedings of the presidential bid. Speaking to delegates, officials, ministers and MPs, Hariri announced his decision based on
Lebanon’s Autumnal weather makes for the perfect evening promenade. Add a little mystery to the breeze, and an ancient setting, and you’ve got an experience worth sharing. Such was the short lived, yet exceptional encounter as shared by fellow blogger and friend Ralph Aoun. Ralph was walking through the ancient
There is no shortage of things to protest when it comes to this small Middle Eastern country. From the raging war next door, to its repercussions, to the rampant corruption, human rights abuses, the disappearance of elections, rising unemployment, emigration, crippled institutions, and pollution -the grounds are endless. However, when
Lebanon continues to struggle with seemingly endless crises, presidential and waste management included, leading to a significant drop from the 30th position in 2014 to the 52nd in 2015 in both health and primary education according to the most recent Global Competitiveness Report of 2016. Out of 138 countries included