Lebanon

HOST: Arabic Cultural Club of Ontario (ACCO)

Since 1999, ACCO has been a volunteer organization that promotes educational/ cultural activities and programs that are beneficial to enriching our Canadian multiculturalism by showcasing Lebanon and the Arab World.

Live, Love Lebanon … Tour Lebanon in two days and enjoy the extraordinary entertainment, exhilarating performances, informative displays, exhibits and cultural food. Come and explore this family fun event at Lebanon pavilion.

ENTERTAINMENT:

“Maysaloun Dance Group” with eighty (80) performers, presents two different musical and cultural shows that consist of multi-dances show inspired by many famous Lebanese artists, song writers, poets, and composers such as Fairuz, Sabah, Wadih El-Safi, Gibran K. Gibran, Talal Haidar, Rahbani Brothers, and Zaki Nassif. The shows will take you on a journey touring all Lebanese districts. These shows are a highlight of Lebanon’s warm culture, heritage, and rich history. It includes various musical sketches and performances such as cultural folk dancing (dabkeh), figure and belly dancing in vibrant colourful handmade costumes accompanied by singing and amazing music.

Entertainment Schedule

*Saturday May 27, 2023. The two consecutive shows are scheduled at every EVEN hour from 12:00 noon till the last show at 10:00 p.m.

*Sunday May 28, 2023. The two consecutive shows are scheduled at every EVEN hour from 12:00 noon till the last show at 6:00 p.m.

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Documentary: Highlighting Lebanon history, culture and tourism and a bio about some Lebanese Legends, will run between the shows.

Exhibits: Enjoy many colourful and informative displays of cultural posters, paintings, artizana, fashions, arts, crafts and hand-made jewelry.

Arabian Setting: Stop by for a FREE photo in Lebanese traditional costume.

Arabic Calligraphy: Visitors will get to learn about the history of the Lebanese Alphabet and get their names written in Arabic for FREE at the “Arabic Calligraphy” booth.

Kids’ Fun Zone: Will include face painting, henna tattoo, mini games and lots of fun all day round.

CUISINE:

Lebanon is well known for its rich, healthy, and delicious cuisine, which is among the most varied and savory in the world. We invite you to taste some of our essential dishes; tabbouli, hummus, moutabal, vine leaves rolls, falafel, pastries, shawarma, shish tawouk, kafta and kibbeh. Also, enjoy our Lebanese sweets such as baklawa and kaak.