VIA APPIA Byblos inaugurated on June 22 the weekly farmers’ market for traditional agricultural and artisanal products in the yard adjacent to Byblos Citadel facing the Wax Museum. The opening ceremony showcased a variety of events, including book signings related to the topic, an agricultural workshop and workshops on soap making and aromatic oil distillation, in addition to food tasting of innovative food delicacies. Recalling, that the market, which kicked off during the month of May for the third consecutive year, will be there every Saturday, with the participation of more than 35 exhibitors from Byblos and the environs. Organized in cooperation with a number of municipalities and associations, the activity is an opportunity to encourage and promote rural craftpersons, producers and farmers to come and directly sell their produce to consumers. It also helps in the development of the notion of rural tourism according to free trade principles. (An Nahar, Al Diyar, June 24, 25, 2019)