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Opening of “Lebanese Ethnicity Day”, Saturday, July 4, 2026.translated

July 5, 2026 · 1 min read

His Eminence the Most Respected Metropolitan Anthony (of Tire), accompanied by His Holiness Deacon Arsanios (Kosa), participated in the opening of the “Lebanese Ethnicity Day” activities, which were held on the evening of Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Park Joseph Tohme - Skaf, Zahle, under the patronage and presence of His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Nizar Hani, and a number of ecclesiastical, political, economic, and social figures. This event, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Municipality of Zahle - Muallaqa and Taanayel in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Zahle and the Bekaa, aims to support the Lebanese product and highlight the Lebanese ethnicity as part of the national heritage and the agricultural and food identity of Lebanon.

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Павел Петров

It's good that they support a local product. I wonder what varieties of arrack were presented there this year in Joseph Taame Park?

Ольга Попова

It’s good that they support their arak, without this it will quickly be forgotten. This year in the Joseph Taame Park, they say, most of all were from the Bekaa Valley - with anise from Rashai and from Zahle. Have you tried the one with fennel?

Максим Волков

Yes, the support is good, without it they will really quickly forget. I tried it with fennel a couple of times, the taste is interesting, but for me the classic with anise from Russia is still better. Which variety do you like best?

Максим Иванов

Yes, I tried it with fennel last year, the taste is so unusual, almost sweet. Anise from Rashai still wins. Do you often take the version with fennel or more of the classic version?