Message from the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of The Embassy of Lebanon, Abir Ali on the occasion of the National Day of Lebanon
When we celebrate the National Day of Lebanon, we celebrate the values on which Lebanon is founded. We celebrate freedom of belief, freedom of expression, and respect for one another. We celebrate the values of tolerance, diversity, and openness which are synonymous with the Lebanese people.
Lebanon, the land where all the persecuted minorities of the Middle East found safe haven, is a bastion against extremism and all the dark forces of evil.
Despite the bleak situation, Lebanon remains an inspiring model of cultural diversity that will never give in to radicalism and violence and will remain a beacon of hope for moderation and pluralism.
Photography by Gualtiero Buonamassa.
