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Apr 3, 2015

17th Year of Lebanese Festival, Saturday April 4

This article is written by Bearta Al-Chacar, Lebanese Festival Director. For more information, check out Triangle Lebanese Association. The Lebanese festival is like “Christmas or Eid” to the Lebanese in North Carolina. It’s not only a way to share our culture but to celebrate our love to an imperfectly beautiful country we had to leave… 

Mar 28, 2014

Event tomorrow: Cedars in the Pines on the Plaza

TOMORROW Saturday, March 29, 11am-3pm Bicentennial Plaza, Downtown Raleigh As part of our commitment to educating the community of the history of Lebanese-Americans in North Carolina, the Project is hosting an outdoor festival of dance, food, and crafts with activities for people of all ages. Check out what else is going on in NC on our… 

Mar 17, 2014

Upcoming Event: Cedars in the Pines on the Plaza

Cedars in the Pines on the Plaza Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. In collaboration with North Carolina Museum of History and co-sponsored by the Triangle Lebanese Association, the Project is proud to present a free event open to all ages. The event will take place in downtown Raleigh, NC. Celebrate Lebanese culture during this outdoor festival… 

Feb 25, 2014

Zaffee dance!

One of the highlights of the opening reception of Cedars in the Pines museum exhibit was the performance from the Triangle Lebanese Association’s Dabkeh troupe. The dancers infused the evening with so much energy and spirit and we are so grateful for their presence. Here are some photos courtesy of North Carolina Museum of History photographers.  All reposts of… 

Oct 3, 2013

International Festival this weekend

It’s that time again, for the International Festival of Raleigh held this weekend, October 4-6 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The Festival is presented by International Focus, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with the mission to support North Carolina’s international communities and promote American ideals through cross-cultural communication, education, understanding, and the celebration of…