A manousheh ready to be baked. (Credit: João Sousa/L'Orient-Le Jour)
As it does every year, on the third Thursday in May, Lebanon is celebrating its heritage — an occasion to visit the national museum and several archaeological sites for free.These sites faced serious risks and were sometimes even damaged during Israel's widespread bombing campaign in the fall of 2024, and its strikes fell close to several historical sites spread across the country, notably the famous Roman temples of Baalbeck.Thursday will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the intangible heritage of the country, which is equally important and part of the daily life of the Lebanese. Among this heritage, three fixtures in Lebanon's culinary, artistic, and cultural traditions have been enshrined by UNESCO in recent years.1. ManoushehManousheh, a flatbread generally eaten in the morning (but why not at noon or even in the...
As it does every year, on the third Thursday in May, Lebanon is celebrating its heritage — an occasion to visit the national museum and several archaeological sites for free.These sites faced serious risks and were sometimes even damaged during Israel's widespread bombing campaign in the fall of 2024, and its strikes fell close to several historical sites spread across the country, notably the famous Roman temples of Baalbeck.Thursday will also provide an opportunity to celebrate the intangible heritage of the country, which is equally important and part of the daily life of the Lebanese. Among this heritage, three fixtures in Lebanon's culinary, artistic, and cultural traditions have been enshrined by UNESCO in recent years.1. ManoushehManousheh, a flatbread generally eaten in the morning (but why not at noon or even in the...
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