300 festivals & 90 concerts in Lebanon this summer

The minister of tourism Michel Pharaon disclosed yesterday that the tourism industry was forceful and in full bloom this season with over 300 activities across the Lebanese regions and some 90 international music concerts. Sponsoring a ceremony held by the municipal board and mayors of Akkar el 3ateeka for winning the best Lebanese town title for 2016, Pharaon stressed that political conciliation is required for stability and security. In the same spirit, and under the theme ‘Kafarshuba unites us’, the Youth Committee of Kafarshuba organized the seventh village art fiesta on the campus of the town’s public school. The 3-day event arranged in collaboration with the UNDP and sponsored by the municipality of Kafarshuba, aimed at promoting co-existence and harmony amongst the region’s diverse communities. On the sidelines, an exhibition showcased an assortment of artisan crafts and traditional village mouneh items. Meanwhile, minister Pharaon launched during a press conference the first time Tripoli Festivals for 2016 in cooperation with the city’s municipality and ‘Tripoli Hayat’ association. The next month’s 3-day event will take place at the Rashid Karami International Fair and proceeds will go to support efforts fighting the schools dropout crisis. Moreover, the National Committee for Saida International Festivals launched the Tourist City Festivities Program planned this coming September. (Al Mustaqbal, Al Diyar, August 18, 2016)