Lebanese artist Raouf Al-Rifai became famous for the Darwish character who became his own artistic highlight. The character he created and distributed around the world to be a reflection of all the situations the creature goes through: a good, sensitive, humane, sad, cheating, generous, corrupt, captivating person.
There is a social “carnival” in Darwish’s personality, so we see him laughing at one picture and frowning at another. Al-Rifai said he promoted Darwish’s idea because he wanted to paint an original painting, whenever the viewer sees it, reminiscent of the original Arab and Oriental identity through fez, mustache and Arabic clothing. He also wants to remind us of the character of Abu al-Abed or the Shanai brothers who criticize the leader. To get to know art lovers with the works of Raouf Al-Rifai, Nadine Fayyad Gallery will hold an exhibition called Daravishe on June 16 this year.
* Raouf Al-Rifai exhibition: Question: 18:00 June 16-“Nadine Fayyad Gallery” (Ashrafiye, Beirut)-for information 01/3359730
Hamra is “squeezed” in life
The economic crisis has caused great damage to the health sector, so a doctor’s visit has become the equivalent of the monthly salary of a Lebanese worker or employee.
Drugs are gone or their prices are rising. Due to this health decline, the Pulse of Life festival (started by Ahla Fauda) was held to offer health screenings, mental health consultations, alternative and traditional medicine, beauty care, and yoga class. … Most tests are free or available at reasonable prices as indicated by the organizer. The Life Beat 2022 festival will take place on June 26 at Hamra Street with the aim of revitalizing Hamra Street and helping to restore its identity as a cultural and tourist center. It will also allow small businesses to promote their products and services, thus supporting the national economy. The event includes musical and artistic performances featuring Lebanese artists.
* Pulse of Life Festival: T: 10:00 am Sunday, June 26 – “Hamra Street”
Country oil?
Amid the political and economic crisis Lebanon is experiencing, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, represented by an oil and gas dossier that Lebanese hope will boost their hopes for their future. and the future of their children, and as a solution to the public debt crisis. There is no doubt that the completion of maritime boundary demarcation and the start of oil and gas production could fundamentally change the reality of the economy.
In this context, the “Syndicate of Engineers” in Beirut is holding a symposium on the formation of the syndicate entitled “Offshore oil and gas industry: employment opportunities for civil engineers”. At the meeting, to be held on Thursday, June 16, issues of creating infrastructure for oil and gas production and ways to export this resource will be discussed. The symposium will discuss several topics, first of all: the most important types of oil and gas drilling rigs and their use, Lebanon’s natural gas supply strategy and the recent developments related to the study conducted by Lebanon in its economic zone. The symposium will be attended by a group of engineers and specialists: Donia Abboud, Marilyn Al-Barraks, Taufik Sinan, Rami Harkus, Zaher Suleiman and Wissam Shabat. The seminar will be posted on the Syndicate’s Facebook page.
* “Symposium on the Lebanese oil and gas industry”: Question: 18:00 pm June 16 – “Formation of the Syndicate of Engineers” (Mar Elias – Beirut) – for information: 01/850111
history of ESCWA
ESCWA Stories is an illustrated book and video series that narrates the adventures of six young women and men who are passionate about working for justice, equality, poverty alleviation and climate change mitigation in their community. The book aims to “spread the word about the important role that youth can play in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
Five months of work, reading, research and study, during which students from seven different schools learned and interacted with ESCWA Tales. On the occasion of the completion of this event, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), in collaboration with the “Lebanese National Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization” (UNESCO), will organize a “ESCWA History Day” on June 17 at the United Nations Organization House in Beirut. The festival includes theater performances by participating students and an exhibition of their creative drawings and models inspired by the SDGs.
* ESCWA Story Day: Question: 10:30 June 17 – United Nations House (Riad El Sol Street, Beirut) – Information: 769888/81
Source: Al-Akhbar
