Author: Hilda Harb

“How many broken generations will it take, Lebanon?” A question that resounds in the hearts of the Lebanese and through past generations of a country that has endured a lot through its history. A question uttered in poetry by California-based award-winning Lebanese poet Zeina Hashem Beck whose heart remains in Lebanon, and more specifically in Beirut. Zeina grew up in Tripoli and moved to Beirut during her university years, studying at the American University of Beirut (AUB) to then emigrate in 2006, leaving behind a country devasted by Israeli military aggression. The poet sought to pursue a normal and safe…

The Lebanese Cedars basketball team may have lost the FIBA Asia Cup but won every Lebanese person’s heart! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Al Riyadi Club (@alriyadiclub) The Cedars served an outstanding game facing the Australian team, which has been ranked 3rd in the world, according to FIBA, and lost by only 2 points! This loss isn’t even acknowledged by the Lebanese people, who are considering this qualification a game-changer for the future of Lebanon’s basketball, called upon as “Lebanon’s Pride”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Australian Boomers (@australianboomers) To spice things…

Brazilian football star and Real Madrid player Marcelo Vieira, known as Marcelo, just sent an exclusive congratulatory video to the Lebanese Cedars basketball team for securing their place in the FIBA Asia Cup finals. The phenomenal and greatest left-backs player praised the Lebanese team and expressed his hope that they get to take the cup home in tomorrow’s final game against Australia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 961SLASH ⚡️ (@961slash) The video is taken by the Lebanese commentator and reporter Sobhi Kablawi during his coverage of the Qatar World Cup. Related: Lebanese Basketball Star Wael Arakji…

Lebanese Cedars basketball team has one more game to get the FIBA Asia Cup home! Wael Arakji was able to guarantee Lebanon’s win with a buzzer-beater, 11.8 seconds before the end of the game, and secure their 85-86 win against Jordan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FIBA Asia Cup | Basketball (@fibaasiacup) The eleventh-hour shot left everyone overwhelmed and is being rewarded with an appreciable reception from the Lebanese people and basketball fans. The phenomenal Wael Arakji continues to prevail, be it in the retaliation he had to a Lebanese politician’s comment a couple of days…

The Lebanese Lydia Canaan is the first female rock star in the Middle East. She is also the first Middle Eastern to be listed and cataloged in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s Library and Archives in the United States, next to Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and many others. In Lebanon, she was known by her stage name Angel before her career kicked off internationally. “My stage name in Lebanon has always been Angel, but when I embarked on my international career, it was so important to me that people all over the world would…

Every Lebanese person can concur on how Chouf is the destination for a peaceful outing, especially for nature lovers. Chouf is a historic region of Lebanon in the governorate of Mount Lebanon. Its rich history is nothing compared to its spectacular nature reserves, evergreen mountains, and picturesque sceneries. If you happen to be yearning for some alone time in nature or an enjoyable getaway surrounded by Lebanon’s distinguished environment, Chouf is the place to go! Here are some places that you might have not heard of for nature lovers in Chouf: FarmVille Barouk View this post on Instagram A post…

The Lebanese fashion designer Rami Kadi unveiled his magnificent Fall-Winter 2022/2023 “Le Reveil” collection in a live couture show in Poland on July 13th. The collection is inspired by the invincible nature of life, a mix between the dark and light paths we embark on. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rami Kadi (@ramikadi) It is initiated by a myriad of white and black, reflecting on the Ying and Yang. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rami Kadi (@ramikadi) “Le Reveil” exults in an outburst of five colors, Fuchsia, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Orange…

The Beirut-based Lebanese haute couture fashion designer Georges Chakra has been exhibiting his collections at Paris Fashion Week since the mid-1990s. Once again, he dazzled the fashion scene as he unveiled his Fall-Winter 2022/23 collection live from Paris Fashion Week on July 7th, when he presented his designs on an open-air rooftop under the shining sun. With a background view of the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the sun sparkling on the glamourous gowns as the models strolled in elegance, his collection radiated on the skyline of Paris. For George Chakra, his collection “proposes a cinematic interpretation of a romantic…

Any Lebanese who grew up in Lebanon can relate to the cultural traditions connected with Eid Al-Adha. Eid Al-Adha is a traditional yearly holiday celebrated in Islam, reflecting sacrifice, strong sacred beliefs, and the sharing of kindness. In Lebanon, Eid Al-Adha is celebrated by the Muslim communities in their religious traditions, yet communities of all faiths participate in the exchange of greetings and wishes and attend Eid social events. In a country that takes pride in its coexistence of 18 religious sects, this occasion, like the other traditional religious ones of the different communities, brings a festive mood that is…

The iconic Lebanese artiste Myriam Fares’s song “Goumi” surpasses 8.4 Billion views on TikTok, and counting, although she doesn’t have an active TikTok account. She still managed to generate an international engagement with her song’s dance challenge. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TikTok MENA (@tiktokmena) Children and adults from all over the world participated in the dance challenge on the platform, making Myriam Fares the first Lebanese and regional artist to achieve this number of views and break all language barriers, uniting with her music! Here is a sneak peek from around the world: View this…