Lebanon Day 2016 in Cleveland

We have 5 pages of coverage of the Lebanon Day event in Cleveland on Monday November 21.
Lots of great photos and videos.


Main Page - Speeches, Anthems, etc.

Ajyal Dabke Lebanese Dancers

Lebanese Cultural Garden Update

Lions of the Desert Belly Dancers

Faces in the Crowd Photo Page

Drummer at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

Nemr Soueidi performed on the drum to get the crowd dancing at the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon. 

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Ajyal Dabke Dance Group at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

The Ajyal Dabke Dance Group performed these two traditional dances.


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Little girl joins Belly Dancer at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

A belly dancer from the Lions of the Desert Dance Company performed this dance and was joined by a little girl at the end.


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Middle East Belly Dancer at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

A belly dancer from the Lions of the Desert Dance Company performed this dance.


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Lions of the Desert Mideast Dance

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

A belly dancer from the Lions of the Desert Dance Company performed.


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Lebanese Young Adults in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Julia Bejjani spoke about the American Lebanese Community Council Young Adults group.

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Lebanese Cultural Garden in Cleveland - Future Plans

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

 Natalie Ronayne is Chairperson of the Lebanese Cultural Garden Committee and she and committee member Amy McDonald showed the future plans of the Lebanese Garden.

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Lebanese Cultural Garden Update – Natalie Ronayne

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Natalie Ronayne is Chairperson of the Lebanese Cultural Garden Committee and she gave an overview of the proposed Lebanese Garden.


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Pierre and Mary Bejjani 24th anniversary - Lebanon Day in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

ALCC President Pierre Bejjani introduced his wife Mary as they were celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary.


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Mr. Joe Coury honored at 2016 Lebanon Day in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

ALCC President Pierre Bejjani introduced Mr. Joe Coury who was honored posthumously at the event.


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Mr. George Maloof honored at 2016 Lebanon Day in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  

ALCC President Pierre Bejjani introduced Mr. George Maloof who was honored at the event.

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Ther Importance of Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Pierre Bejjani

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

ALCC President Pierre Bejjani spoke about the importance of the day.

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Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Councilman Brian Cummins

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Cleveland Councilman Brian Cummins congratulated the Lebanese community and presented a proclamation to Pierre Bejjani.

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Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish presented a proclamation to Pierre Bejjani.

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Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Mayor Frank Jackson

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson congratulated the Lebanese community and presented a proclamation to Pierre Bejjani.


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Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Imam Islambouli Invocation

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Imam Ramez Islambouli gave one of the invocations to begin the ceremony.



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Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Fr. John Ojaimi Invocation

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Father John Ojaimi, Pastor of Saint George Antiochian Christian Church, gave one of the invocations to begin the ceremony.

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Lebanon Day 2016 in Cleveland – Color Guard and National Anthems

The American Lebanese Community Council presented the 6th annual celebration of Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland celebrating the 73rd independence of Lebanon.  The ceremony was in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

It began with Mistresses of Ceremonies Racha Alameh and Tamore Gemayel Ayoub introducing the US Army Color Guard and the playing of the national anthems of the United States and Lebanon.

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University Circle’s Chris Ronayne – Cultural Gardens time capsule

Chris Ronayne leads both University Circle Inc. and the Holden Parks Trust.  He spoke at a ceremony after the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation ended their Centennial Year by burying a time capsule at the Kiosk of the Gardens on MLK Blvd.

The time capsule has information and artifacts about the Gardens and also Cleveland in 2016.  (Go Cavs, Go Tribe)  It will be opened in 25 years in 2041.

 After placing the time capsule they gathered at the Rockefeller Greenhouse to cut a cake celebrating the Centennial of the Gardens.  Chris spoke of the importance of the Gardens and the partnership.

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Happy 100th Birthday after Cleveland Cultural Gardens Time Capsule

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation ended their Centennial Year by burying a time capsule at the Kiosk of the Gardens on MLK Blvd. The time capsule has information and artifacts about the Gardens and also Cleveland in 2016.  (Go Cavs, Go Tribe)

It will be opened in 25 years in 2041.

After placing the time capsule they gathered at the Rockefeller Greenhouse to cut a cake celebrating the Centennial of the Gardens.

 Past president Paul Burik and current president Sheila Crawford spoke and the crowd sang happy birthday.


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Time Capsule buried in Cleveland Cultural Gardens

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation ended their Centennial Year by burying a time capsule at the Kiosk of the Gardens on MLK Blvd.

The time capsule has information and artifacts about the Gardens and also Cleveland in 2016.  (Go Cavs, Go Tribe)  It will be opened in 25 years in 2041.

 Paul Burik was the main person behind the time capsule project.

Time Capsule in Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Asians and Liver, Colon and other cancers

Li Li, MD, PhD has over 25 years of experience as a primary care doctor and family practitioner.  Dr. Li is also a Mary Ann Swetland Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.  He spoke at an event hosted by Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong about the health issues of the Asian population. 

In this video, Dr. Li says that Asian Americans are the first racial/ethnic group to experience cancer as the leading cause of death.  He gave an example of liver cancer in Los Angeles.  He also showed how meat consumption correlates with colon cancer.

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Leading cause of death among Asian Americans is Cancer

Li Li, MD, PhD has over 25 years of experience as a primary care doctor and family practitioner.  Dr. Li is also a Mary Ann Swetland Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.  He spoke at an event hosted by Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong about the health issues of the Asian population.

 In this video, Dr. Li says that the leading cause of death among Asian Americans is Cancer.  For Caucasians and others it is often cardiovascular.


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Asians are fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the US

Li Li, MD, PhD has over 25 years of experience as a primary care doctor and family practitioner.  Dr. Li is also a Mary Ann Swetland Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.  He spoke at an event hosted by Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong about the health issues of the Asian population.

  In this video, Dr. Li says that Asians are the fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the US but unlike Hispanics the growth comes more from immigration than birthrate. 

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Life Expectancy varies 10 years in under 10 miles

Li Li, MD, PhD has over 25 years of experience as a primary care doctor and family practitioner.  Dr. Li is also a Mary Ann Swetland Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

  He spoke at an event hosted by Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong about the health issues of the Asian population.

  In this video, Dr. Li tells about a report in Cuyahoga County that shows how life expectancy is 10 years shorter in Glenville in Cleveland than in suburban Lyndhurst just a few miles away.

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Obesity is like a Weapon of Mass Destruction

Li Li, MD, PhD has over 25 years of experience as a primary care doctor and family practitioner.  Dr. Li is also a Mary Ann Swetland Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. 

He spoke at an event hosted by Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong about the health issues of the Asian population. 

In this video, Dr. Li speaks in Mandarin and he is translated to English.  He says that Obesity is like a Weapon of Mass Destruction in America.  Preventive medicine needs to look at individual and cultural characteristics. 

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Asian community has unique culture and health issues

Li Li, MD, PhD has over 25 years of experience as a primary care doctor and family practitioner.  Dr. Li is also a Mary Ann Swetland Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. 

He spoke at an event hosted by Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong about the health issues of the Asian population. 

In this video, Judy Wong introduces Dr. Li and he begins by saying much of the media focuses on Caucasian, African-American and Hispanic cultures but the Asian community has its own unique culture and health issues. 

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What kind of wok should you use?

Rose Wong is the founder of Pearl of the Orient restaurant which was the first restaurant in Cleveland Ohio to offer Northern and Szechuan Chinese cuisine when it opened in 1978.  She gave a cooking demonstration about Healthy Asian Cooking at an event at her sister Margaret Wong’s law offices. 

She was asked what kind of wok you should use.  She recommended a carbon steel wok but watch out for rust.  Rose told how to clean it and prevent rust.

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1000 year old egg Chinese salad

It doesn't sound appetizing but...

Rose Wong is the founder of Pearl of the Orient restaurant which was the first restaurant in Cleveland Ohio to offer Northern and Szechuan Chinese cuisine when it opened in 1978.  She gave a cooking demonstration about Healthy Asian Cooking at an event at her sister Margaret Wong’s law offices.  

She made a 1000 year old salad using soft tofu, 1000 year old eggs, light soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil and a little fried onion on top.  It does not have to be cooked.

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Is MSG bad for you or your food? Rose Wong explains.

Rose Wong is the founder of Pearl of the Orient restaurant which was the first restaurant in Cleveland Ohio to offer Northern and Szechuan Chinese cuisine when it opened in 1978.  She gave a cooking demonstration about Healthy Asian Cooking at an event at her sister Margaret Wong’s law offices.

She was asked about MSG and she explains what it is and why it was used and why she does not use it.

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Use good oyster sauce and sesame and soy oils instead of MSG

Rose Wong is the founder of Pearl of the Orient restaurant which was the first restaurant in Cleveland Ohio to offer Northern and Szechuan Chinese cuisine when it opened in 1978.  She gave a cooking demonstration about Healthy Asian Cooking at an event at her sister Margaret Wong’s law offices.

Here she explains why she does not use MSG in the restaurant.  She uses good soy sauces, sesame oils and oyster sauce so doesn’t need more flavoring.


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Dark Soy Sauce vs Light Soy Sauce

Rose Wong is the founder of Pearl of the Orient restaurant which was the first restaurant in Cleveland Ohio to offer Northern and Szechuan Chinese cuisine when it opened in 1978.

She gave a cooking demonstration about Healthy Asian Cooking at an event at her sister Margaret Wong’s law offices.

Here she explains the difference between dark soy sauce and light soy sauce.

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Cooking stir fry in a wok

Rose Wong is the founder of Pearl of the Orient restaurant which was the first restaurant in Cleveland Ohio to offer Northern and Szechuan Chinese cuisine when it opened in 1978.  She gave a cooking demonstration about Healthy Asian Cooking at an event at her sister Margaret Wong’s law offices.

Here she says she like to use a lot of garlic and ginger and only a little oil, and only soy oil.  When cooking stir fry in a wok you cook an ingredient, then take it out, cook the next and then take it out and so on.

When all done and the wok is very hot you combine them all and then season it last.

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How to tell if your wok is hot enough

Rose Wong is the founder of Pearl of the Orient restaurant which was the first restaurant in Cleveland Ohio to offer Northern and Szechuan Chinese cuisine when it opened in 1978.

She gave a cooking demonstration about Healthy Asian Cooking at an event at her sister Margaret Wong’s law offices.

Here she explains how important it is to have a very hot wok and how to tell if it is hot enough.

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Chinese Cooking – Healthy because of stir fry and ingredients

Rose Wong is the founder of Pearl of the Orient restaurant which was the first restaurant in Cleveland Ohio to offer Northern and Szechuan Chinese cuisine when it opened in 1978.

She gave a cooking demonstration about Healthy Asian Cooking at an event at her sister Margaret Wong’s law offices.

This first clip tells how Chinese cooking is often healthy because of the stir frying and healthy ingredients such as tofu, ginger root, garlic, onions and even thousand year old eggs.

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Margaret Wong welcome to Asian health event

Immigration Attorney Margaret Wong hosted an educational reception at her law offices in Cleveland to show healthy Asian cooking examples and to learn about the health issues of the Asian population.

This video is her brief welcome first in English and then in Chinese.

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