The president of the Federation of North Matn Municipalities, Mirna Murr Abu Sharaf, inaugurated yesterday the Christmas artisan fair at the Conference Palace Hall in Dbayeh, east of Beirut. More than 150 exhibitors from the various associations and municipalities of the area participated in the event. Murr stressed in her opening address the significance of the expo in the period of holidays, as it aims to promote and support handicrafts and artisan industries with all the hope it imparts to talented craftspersons. Moreover, Murr said, the exhibition “reflects attachment to the country’s traditions and the professions and trades of our ancestors.” Similarly, Miriam Saliba representing Btigrine municipality said she was happy to partake in a such an exceptional Christmas experience, describing it as a positive gesture by the North Matn municipalities. To recall, the artisan fair which runs until this evening, Wednesday December 20, from 5 pm to 10 pm, houses many booths showcasing food products, sweets, Christmas decoration items and hand-made garments. (An Nahar, December 20, 2017)