The academic year to start as usual whilst touristic festivities carry on

The council of ministers turned down, in its meeting held last Thursday, an appeal for delaying the current academic year from September 15 to September 18, put forward by tourism minister Michel Pharaon (c.f. http://bit.ly/2aZ2vSW). After the meeting, Pharaon explained that the appeal was denied because registration has already started for the current scholastic year, while Education minister added that such a request may be considered next year. Meanwhile, planned festivals in the various regions are continuing, with Jezzine throwing a fiesta of heritage and art complemented with a traditional exhibition on the sideline showcasing local artisan and agricultural goods as well as village mooneh items. In the Metn area, and as part of the Emigrants Festival activities, the municipality of Dhur el-Shuwayr -Ain Sindyaneh organized a fair for vintage cars dating back to the twenties of last century in addition to spectacular dance shows. (As Safir, Al Mustaqbal, An Nahar, August 12, 15, 17, 2016)