{"id":776942,"date":"2026-06-17T10:33:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T10:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=776942"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:37:13","slug":"dont-miss-it-the-hammana-cherry-festival-is-happening-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/776942\/dont-miss-it-the-hammana-cherry-festival-is-happening-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Miss It: The Hammana Cherry Festival Is Happening This Weekend!"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"I&#039;m looking for free beaches\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Looking for free beaches?\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Looking for free beaches?        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the many reasons Lebanese people love summer is the annual Hammana Cherry Festival, and it&#8217;s happening this weekend!<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for the ultimate Sunday roadtrip, this is your sign to ditch the city head and head to one of Lebanon&#8217;s most stunning villages. From 10 AM until 7 PM, the streets of Hammana will be transformed into a massive, cherry-filled festival. Here&#8217;s what to expect this Sunday.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DK9npH3sxYm\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for a fun activity with friends or a picturesque getaway with your family, Hammana is serving up what we wish we could turn into a Sunday ritual. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can stroll through lush orchards, hand-pick your own cherries, and feast on authentic local goodies in an atmosphere that perfectly blends traditional Lebanese heritage with fun summer festival energy.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZUncTls-1f\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start off by hitting up the souk, where you can browse a curated selection of local handicrafts, artisanal mouneh, and plenty of unique cherry-infused desserts and treats that the village is most famous for. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve worked up an appetite, head straight to the public garden for &#8220;Sofret Hammana,&#8221; where village locals will be serving up mouthwatering, authentic Lebanese dishes and traditional village recipes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DK7LZuqohok\/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>   <div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-the-festival-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6bb43c7456d127ac0bd409a54c08712b\">The festival program<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a ton happening all day. Here\u2019s how your Sunday looks:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZna0JSDUcI\/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>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The souks open up for some shopping<\/li>    <li>Cherry picking kicks off! \ud83c\udf52 (Grab your tickets right across from Bachir Ice Cream)<\/li>    <li>Kids&#8217; play area opens right behind the municipality building until 7 PM<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>&#8220;Sofra Hammana&#8221; brings delicious bites to the public garden<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Official opening ceremony with the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Nizar Hani<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Live musical parade hits the main stage<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>High-energy Zumba show on stage to get moving<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The musical parade moves into Hammana&#8217;s gorgeous, historic old souks<\/li>    <li>Cherry picking wraps up<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Kids&#8217; entertainment show on the main stage<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Live Calisthenics performance on stage<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Golden hour set: Live guitar and sax with Michel on the main stage \ud83c\udfb7<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>That&#8217;s a wrap!<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe 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