‘Akkar Day’ in Horsh Beirut to promote rural products

Mada association organized yesterday an exhibition in Horsh Beirut to promote the local production of Akkar in the North under the theme ‘Akkar Day’. The expo, which showcased goods by small producers and artisans from the region, comes as part of the ‘Improved Livelihood for Small-Scale Farmers in Akkar’ project funded by the European Union through its European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). The purpose of the exhibition is to introduce people to the area, while highlighting its landmarks, resources and production. Some local 25 participants displayed their fruits, veggies, processed foods and handiworks, with special focus on apple producers. Furthermore, local women served village food they especially prepared for the occasion. On the event, Delphine Compain from Mada association revealed to L’Orient Le Jour newspaper that it is one of a kind activity will be repeated for it represents a concrete outcome of the project and since it benefits farmers and therefore, contribute to the development of rural neighborhoods, Compain said. The project, she stressed, incorporates environmental principles, particularly those related to irrigation, which constitute a fundamental problem to Akkar. Finally, Compain disclosed that a similar day will be held in Halba this upcoming November 6. (L’Orient Le Jour, October 14, 2016)