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Interview with Faia Younan - A voice of the Levant
Interview with Faia Younan - A voice of the Levant She is a diva, an activist, a young Syrian beauty that sings and inspires millions. Faia Younan is one of the new voices of the Levant, a beautiful deep voice with a message that goes beyond the Levantine countries as people in the whole world identify with her plea for peace. It all started in 2014 with a video entitled “To Our Countries” — recorded with her sister Rihan — that went viral with 4 million views on Youtube…
Traditional Soap of the Levant - A Journey to Authenticity If the traditional soap from Aleppo in Syria is famous worldwide, making soap from olive oil has in fact been prevalent in the whole Levant region for hundreds of years. The cities of Tripoli in Lebanon and Nablus in Palestine also contribute to this rich tradition with a well-earned historical value. Let us visit three of Lebanon’s most popular soap factories: Bader Hassoun Eco-Village, Sharkass Soap and Senteurs d’Orient – in additi Eco Village, Mind And Soul, Syria, Lebanon, Soap Making, Bridal Accessories, Chocolates, In Addition, Olive Oil
Traditional Soap of the Levant - A Journey to Authenticity
Traditional Soap of the Levant - A Journey to Authenticity If the traditional soap from Aleppo in Syria is famous worldwide, making soap from olive oil has in fact been prevalent in the whole Levant region for hundreds of years. The cities of Tripoli in Lebanon and Nablus in Palestine also contribute to this rich tradition with a well-earned historical value. Let us visit three of Lebanon’s most popular soap factories: Bader Hassoun Eco-Village, Sharkass Soap and Senteurs d’Orient – in additi
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Beirut exhibition: “Resistance and Persistence” - October 5th to 24th, Sanayeh Garden
Beirut exhibition: “Resistance and Persistence” - October 5th to 24th, Sanayeh Garden In the heart of Beirut, at the Renee Mouawad Garden, Art in Motion introduced its exhibition labelled “Resistance and Persistence”, presenting artists from Lebanon, such as Ghaleb Hawila, Ziad Antar, Yazan Halawani and Zeina Hamady, as well as international artists such as Houmam Al Sayed (Syria), Ada Yu (Kazakhstan), and Thomas Houseago (United Kingdom). The exhibition is ongoing until October 24th 2016.
Zuhair Murad “Amour en cage”, S/S 2016 - Couture - http://www.orientpalms.com/Zuhair-Murad-6013 Zahir Murad, Zuhair Murad Couture, Zuhair Murad Haute Couture, 2016 Couture, Ellie Saab, 2016 Runway, Collection Couture, Spring Couture, Fashion Friday
Zuhair Murad “Amour en cage”, S/S 2016, official pictures - Couture
Zuhair Murad “Amour en cage”, S/S 2016 - Couture - http://www.orientpalms.com/Zuhair-Murad-6013
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Is Beirut the New York of the Middle East? - Maya Zankoul releases Beirut-New York Book
Is Beirut the New York of the Middle East? - Maya Zankoul releases Beirut-New York Book Lebanese visual artist Maya Zankoul released her latest illustrated book, titled Beirut – New York, on the 20th of October, in Sursock Museum Beirut. The book enables readers to wander back and forth between Beirut and New York, exploring 40 unexpected similarities between the two cities. At the end of the book, readers can find a brief rationale for each of the 40 comparisons.
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The Music in the Wall - Live gigs in Beirut
The Music in the Wall - Live gigs in Beirut At around 8 pm on a weeknight, an empty street begins to fill up. Everyone seems to know each other. Then the guitar string hits. It’s time for sound check. Cigarettes are lit, and the drinks start coming. The street falls silent, as the people enjoy the musings of the artist inside.
Nicolas Jebran - Five years of Music videos Nicolas Jebran was made internationally famous by Katy Perry’s dress in the Dark Horse video. He is fast becoming the darling designer of the divas of pop music. Here is a short history of the music videos that led the Lebanese designer to now work with Taylor Swift and Madonna. Katy Perry Dress, Nicolas Jebran, Horse Video, Dark Horse, Katy Perry, Pop Music, Madonna, Fashion Styles, Wearable Art
Nicolas Jebran - Five years of Music videos
Nicolas Jebran - Five years of Music videos Nicolas Jebran was made internationally famous by Katy Perry’s dress in the Dark Horse video. He is fast becoming the darling designer of the divas of pop music. Here is a short history of the music videos that led the Lebanese designer to now work with Taylor Swift and Madonna.
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5 Exquisite Restaurant Interiors in Beirut
5 Exquisite Restaurant Interiors in Beirut To most Beirutis, finding a decent place to eat within a close proximity is a piece of cake. Beirut has enough restaurants and cafés that cater to every cuisine and atmosphere for a lifetime. But what if we wanted to spice it up a notch and go somewhere where both the food and the restaurant itself are awe-inspiring?