In this video, Anthony Rahayel goes on a culinary journey through Akkar (عكّار), the northernmost governorate and district of Lebanon. He visits a number of villages and towns in this beautiful yet little-known region of Lebanon, including Andaket (عندقت), Bqerzla (بقرزلا), Fneideq (فنيدق), Hrar (القبيات). Video: Akkar, North Lebanon… As Not Seen on TV: The […]
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What happens when you parade through the heart of the Lebanese capital on camel? Michelle and Noel Keserwany wanted to find out!
Michelle & Noel Keserwany: 3al Jamal bi Wasat Beirut (عالجمل بوسط بيروت) Read More »
Learn about the different areas of Beirut, including the names and the locations of its quarters, sectors, and suburbs, the historical development of the city, and much more!
Lebanon is divided administratively into three levels: provinces or governorates (محافظات), cazas or districts (أقضية), and municipalities (بلديات). Learn all the names and map all the locations!
Administrative Divisions of Lebanon Read More »
Learn Easter greetings in Arabic, as well as Arabic terms for related holidays, such as Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday.
Mashrou’ Leila’s “Lil Watan”, from their third album Raasuk (2013), describes an environment where patriotism is exploited, apathy and despair are cultivated, freedoms are surrendered in the name of national salvation, and challenges to the decrepit political order are met with claims of conspiracy and accusations of treason. Meanwhile the citizenry is distracted from its miserable circumstances with an invitation to “Come dance with me a bit.”
Mashrou’ Leila: Lil Watan (لِلْوَطَن) Read More »
Transcription and translation of the lyrics to the Lebanese National Anthem.
Lebanese National Anthem Read More »
Transcription and translation of the lyrics to Charbel Rouhana’s song “Hi Kifak Ca Va”, with brief explanations of words and cultural references.
Charbel Rouhana: Hi Kifak Ca Va Read More »
