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Burj Hamoud proudly preserves the identity its Armenian people
24-8-2017
In its issue on August 12, L’Orient Le Jour brought to light the architectural and cultural legacy of the Burj Hamoud suburb with its old commercial neighborhoods that proudly uphold the identity and history of its predominantly Armenian community. The newspaper mentioned the marketplaces in Burj Hamoud are considered one of the most popular in East Beirut, notably, Arax Street which hosts the majority of shops and bazaars. Haret Sader is another famous street, as well as Armenia street renowned as the hub of jewelry and goldsmith stores. In the alleyways, L’Orient Le Jour wrote, small workshops line up, including artisan shops that have been passed on over generations. What distinguishes these streets, the newspaper went on to say, is the blend of shops where you can find small and medium craft or industrial workshops next to fashionable commercial stores, restaurants and houses. L’Orient Le Jour drew attention to the unique and distinctive architecture of the shops and homes dating from 1930, 1940 and 1970. (L’Orient Le Jour, August 12, 2017 )
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