{"id":58978,"date":"2019-11-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/58978\/22-things-we-love-about-lebanon"},"modified":"2024-02-12T06:20:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T06:20:01","slug":"22-things-we-love-about-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/58978\/22-things-we-love-about-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Things We Love About Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"Happy Independence Day!<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <B>1. Our love for our country, and our pride in the nation<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  2. Our strong women, the glue that holds our community together<br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We need a government run by Lebanese women <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%B6?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u0646_\u064a\u0646\u062a\u0641\u0636<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%B3_%D8%B9%D9%82%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%8A?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u062c\u0648\u064a\u0633_\u0639\u0642\u064a\u0642\u064a<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D8%AB%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9_%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u062b\u0648\u0631\u0629_\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u0646<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wUaLqP97kz\">pic.twitter.com\/wUaLqP97kz<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Alfred (@Hotelsintouch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hotelsintouch\/status\/1187369488624345089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 24, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  3. Our sense of humor, that seems to supersede any tragedy<br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This woman\u2019s 15-month-old son was scared when protesters surrounded their car in Lebanon. So the protesters started singing \u201cBaby Shark\u201d to calm him. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mhFbzYlbiZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/mhFbzYlbiZ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p0Dh1ipdiH\">pic.twitter.com\/p0Dh1ipdiH<\/a><\/p>\u2014 CNN (@CNN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CNN\/status\/1186394271697506305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 21, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  4. The smell of freshly baked <i>man\u2019ouche<\/I> at the local <i>furn<\/i><br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B5AFDm8Au7I\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  5. The small businesses<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTi7iXoFWRS\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  6. The fact that we\u2019ll <I>dabke<\/i> anywhere and everywhere<br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Some of best footage from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lebanon?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lebanon<\/a> Protests is this Dabke dance leading a rally in Nabatiyeh, South LB. <br><br>What makes it even better is they\u2019re dancing to the song \u201cnew Lebanon\u201d by Assi Helani. These are extraordinary times for the country: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rBXrau4Zhb\">pic.twitter.com\/rBXrau4Zhb<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Joyce_Karam\/status\/1188909963520987136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 28, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  7. The way people rally around one another during times of need<br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"ar\" dir=\"rtl\"><br>71159116<\/p>\u2014 (@HanadyGerges) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HanadyGerges\/status\/1184039584088428544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 15, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  8. The new generation\u2019s dedication to building a peaceful, functional country<br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Future generations; Lebanese students from all classes &#038; schools; protesting on 21st day of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LebanonProtests?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LebanonProtests<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LebaneseRevolution?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LebaneseRevolution<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LebanonUprising?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LebanonUprising<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86_%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B6?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u0646_\u064a\u062a\u0646\u0641\u0636<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u0646<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8HSdahNPdT\">pic.twitter.com\/8HSdahNPdT<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Bassam Za&#8217;za&#8217; (@bassamzaza) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bassamzaza\/status\/1192057645101977600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 6, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>   <br \/>  <br \/>  9. Our dedication to dreaming big, against all odds<br \/>  <br \/>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbeirutcityguide%2Fvideos%2F987146078295290%2F&#038;show_text=0&#038;width=476\" width=\"476\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  10. The little quirks <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BfFtAkTn9Xy\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  11. And the food.<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B46zuDEglPW\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  12. The fact that no one can party like Lebanese people<br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You have to watch this , protesters in Tripoli turning the demonstration into a big party with a DJ and singing a song that goes \u201c Yala Bye\u201d as in \u201c Come on leave \u201c referring to the politicians <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lebanon?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lebanon<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LebanonUprising?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LebanonUprising<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OK1lAz3Ym5\">pic.twitter.com\/OK1lAz3Ym5<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Dalal Mawad(@dalalmawad) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dalalmawad\/status\/1185629969969549312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 19, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  13. Knefeh mornings<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B47EUluBFWN\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  14. And nights that end with shawarma<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B2EXzmPgXsJ\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  15. The close knit nature of Lebanese communities<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  16. The creative spirits <br \/>  <br \/>    <blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If anyone has unwanted furniture send it to &#8220;the ring&#8221; 3am yefersho <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FSa4rG63NO\">pic.twitter.com\/FSa4rG63NO<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Ritz (@Yunicornflakes_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Yunicornflakes_\/status\/1188495829167988738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 27, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>  <br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  17. The coast, the mountains, the valleys, and the cities<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bxfbyshl7Bj\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  18. The unique identities of each area, each of which magical and wonderful in their own way<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  19. The decadent artists among us <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B31KUDFJMSK\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  20. The endless unique views<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0vYybJlTes\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  21. The quaint little things, that are somehow so big<br \/>  <br \/>  <br \/>  22. 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