Fun with Maps - Lebanon

 In this episode of Fun with Maps, host Dan Hanson looks at the historic country of Lebanon.  Though small in size the influence of Lebanon and its people is huge. 

Tragically, the capital of Beirut was devastated by explosions in August 2020. 

Vigil in Lebanese Cultural Garden in Cleveland for Beirut

Pierre Bejjani, Ms. Blanche Salwan and Mr. Faris Alameh

 In this episode of Fun with Maps, Dan looks at the major cities, culture, geography, the cedar tree, famous Lebanese people and some fascinating history from the Phoenicians to the present. 

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Lebanese in Cleveland

Multicultural Fashion Show Part 3: Lebanon to Nepal

The Multicultural Fashion Show at the 7th annual Cleveland Multicultural Holiday Celebration put on by the International Community Council Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) in Cleveland at the Global Center for Health Innovation continued. 120 people participated in the fashion show and each walked the runway to music from their country.


The third group included fashions from Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco and Nepal.

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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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Own nation for Kurdish people?

Former President of Lebanon (1982-1988) Amine Gemayel spoke at Case Western Reserve University on the topic: Managing the World Crisis of the Middle East: Imperatives and Alternatives.

He was asked about the possibility of a future nation for the Kurdish people.

Middle East community in Cleveland

Lebanon’s Cultural and Arts Heritage

Former President of Lebanon (1982-1988) Amine Gemayel spoke at Case Western Reserve University on the topic: Managing the World Crisis of the Middle East: Imperatives and Alternatives.

He was asked about the importance of arts and culture.

Lebanese community in Cleveland

Separation of politics and religion in Lebanon

Former President of Lebanon (1982-1988) Amine Gemayel spoke at Case Western Reserve University on the topic: Managing the World Crisis of the Middle East: Imperatives and Alternatives.

Ramez Islambouli, a native of Lebanon and Arabic language professor at Case Western Reserve University, asked if he would support the election of a president of Lebanon even if not a Christian?

Lebanese in Cleveland

Lebanon’s institutions have been kidnapped

Former President of Lebanon (1982-1988) Amine Gemayel spoke at Case Western Reserve University on the topic: Managing the World Crisis of the Middle East: Imperatives and Alternatives.  

He was asked about the return of the presidency in Lebanon (and also about the US presidential elections) and said that Lebanon has been kidnapped. 

Lebanese in Cleveland

Former Lebanon president Amine Gemayel on Syrian situation

Former President of Lebanon (1982-1988) Amine Gemayel spoke at Case Western Reserve University on the topic: Managing the World Crisis of the Middle East: Imperatives and Alternatives.

 He was asked specifically about the situation in Syria including the No Fly Zone, Russia and the US and so on. He said the major powers were using the situation for their own interests.

Lebanese in Cleveland

Syrians in Cleveland

Middle East Crisis - former Lebanon president Amine Gemayel

Former President of Lebanon (1982-1988) Amine Gemayel spoke at Case Western Reserve University on the topic: Managing the World Crisis of the Middle East: Imperatives and Alternatives.

He spoke about Syria, refugees, Iran, Russia, the US, Isis and more.

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CWRU’s David Fleshler introduces former Lebanon president Gemayel

David Fleshler, Vice-Provost of international affairs at The Center for International Affairs at Case Western Reserve University introduced former President of Lebanon Amine Gemayel. 

He also told the President of Case's international students and programs and numerous Nobel winners. 

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International Fashion Show

One highlight of the International Community Council - Worldwide Intercultural Network's (ICC-WIN) 5th annual multicultural holiday celebration at the Global Center for Health Innovation in the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland Ohio was the International Fashion Show. Dozens of countries were represented.

Fashion of Lebanon

3 pages of photos and videos of the International Fashion Show

Lebanon Day 2014 in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council presented Lebanon Day in the City of Cleveland to celebrate 71 years of independence for Lebanon. The Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall was full of Lebanese Americans and friends of the Lebanese community.

Dancing at Lebanon Day

3 pages of photos and videos of Lebanon Day 2014

Ajyal Dabke Dancers at Lebanon Day 2014 in Cleveland

The Ajyal Dabke Dancers performed at the 2014 celebration of Lebanon Day in Cleveland in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Ajyal Dabke Dancers at Lebanon Day

Photos and videos of Ajyal Dancers

Lebanon Day in Cleveland

The American Lebanese Community Council hosted an event to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the independence of Lebanon in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. The special guest was Consul General of Lebanon Bilal Kabalan.

Pictures and video from Lebanon Day in Cleveland

The Lebanese folk dance group Ajyal performed.  Photos and video of Ajyal. 

Photos of attendees at Lebanon Day