Why it matters:
Amid Lebanon’s economic challenges and in the aftermath of the recent Israeli aggression, the exhibition serves as a vital effort to rebuild community trust and promote the culture of local purchasing and self-sufficiency.
Key points:
Core Mission: Promoting national production and connecting small producers with consumers in a traditional, family-oriented atmosphere.
Venue: Sayyed al-Shuhada Complex in southern Beirut — a facility that was previously damaged during the major Israeli attack in the summer of 2024.
Activities: Display of rural soil products, traditional foods, artisanal crafts, and cultural entertainment programs reflecting Lebanese heritage.
Economic Aspect: Built around the concept of a productive economy, providing a space to support the resilience of local families and artisans.
Participation: Broad engagement from exhibitors and craftsmen across Lebanon, particularly from the South and Bekaa regions.
The big picture:
The Earth Market initiative aligns with Lebanon’s national drive toward economic recovery and self reliance. It stands as a symbolic act of renewal—focusing on productive labor, creativity, and community rebuilding after war time destruction. It was opened with an address by the Secretary General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem on Friday evening.
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