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Monday, October 26th, 2009Robby Ameen: Virtuoso Drummer
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Robby Ameen continues to build a solid reputation of a professional drummer with a unique and intriguing drumming style. He is truly a veteran of Afro-Cuban drumming, a music style to which he is dedicated with an active repertoire in the United States and Latin America. We caught up with Robby upon his return from Peru last week at the start of his US and Latin America tours with the renowned Ruben Blades Seis de Solar. The tour will span cities such as Miami, New York, Caracas, Lima, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Hato Rey and Valencia.
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Naomi Shihab Nye
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Naomi Shihab Nye (born March 12, 1952) is a poet, songwriter, and novelist. She was born to a Palestinian father and American mother. Her first collection of poems, Different Ways to Pray, explored the theme of similarities and differences between cultures, which would become one of her lifelong areas of focus.
Her other books include poetry collections 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East, A Maze Me, Red Suitcase, Field Trip and Fuel; a collection of essays entitled Never in a Hurry; a young-adult novel called Habibi (the semi-autobiographical story of an Arab-American teenager who moves to Jerusalem in the 1990s) and picture book Lullaby Raft, which is also the title of one of her two albums of music. (The other is called Rutabaga-Roo; both were limited-edition.)
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Hike Lebanon – Lebanon Mountain Trail
Sunday, October 25th, 2009Environmentally and socially-responsible tourism in Lebanon takes a new turn with Lebanon Mountain Trail offering the opportunity to showcase the natural beauty and cultural wealth of Lebanon’s mountains. It is a demonstration of a keen desire of the Lebanese to conserve this unique heritage. The trail brings communities closer together and expands economic opportunities in rural areas.
Alternative Tourism and Lodging
Sunday, October 25th, 2009DHIAFEE Program is the first network of cottage inns (aka alternative tourism lodgings) outside the capital city of Lebanon, Beirut . The program was created in recognition of the outstanding potential of responsible and alternative tourism to contribute to the economic development of communities throughout Lebanon . In a country that is rich with cultural and natural heritage, sites that appeal to a wide variety of travelers, DHIAFEE extends an invitation to enjoy the opportunity to stay amongst local communities and gain an authentic experience of life in the heart of the country.
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Travel responsibly – Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Oman
Sunday, October 25th, 2009TLB destinations was founded in 1996 by a small family of travel enthusiasts who are keen on Middle East culture, history and nature. For the past 12 years this team traversed the region, tracking routes, innovating programs, creating the dreams of thousands of travellers. The team is also involved in training and offering job opportunities to the local community and participates in the sustainable development of the region.
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Ski resort – Mzaar Kfardebian
Sunday, October 25th, 2009Mzaar Kfardebian is a scenic and entertaining mountain ski resort in Lebanon immersed in natural beauty, surrounded by mountains and the picturesque Mount Lebanon. The resort has runs that are suitable to a variety of skiing levels. The resort is at around one hour’s drive from the capital Beirut.
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Loubna Haikal
Sunday, October 25th, 2009Loubna Haikal is a Lebanese born Australian doctor and writer from Aktanit, Zahrani. She migrated to Australia with her parents in 1969. She has written for the theatre; ‘Near Saida’, a Folkloric Ballet, commissioned by the Melbourne Arts festival, and ‘Points of Exit’, a play in two acts, about power and political compromise. Her other works include: ‘Seducing Mr Maclean’, a novel, published by Picador 2002, a satire about a family of immigrants trying to make it in Australia. Short stories, broadcast on ABC radio national, and published in anthologies, literary magazines and on the web. She has appeared at many writer’s festivals as a speaker and commentator. She is currently working on her second novel.
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