Press Release: #RecollectBeirut

40 days after the August 4th tragedy, the wound is still gaping, the pain is deep, the anger is immense and our hearts are shattered. 

In remembrance of that day, citizens have joined forces to honor the victims of the Beirut blast. 

Through words, images and music, #RecollectBeirut  #بيروت_تِنذَكَر will convey a message of courage, love and hope, near the Port of Beirut on Saturday September 12 at 6:30pm.

250 singers from across Lebanon representing the Antonine University choir, the NDU choir, the Al Fayha'a choir and the Al Mabarrat choir will unite their voices, accompanied by a chamber orchestra of 30 musicians. With the presence of Fadia Tomb el Hage, Rifaat Torbey and Omar Rahbani, the participation of Tania Saleh and Zade Dirani, and the testimonies of Gabriel Yared, Abdel Rahman El Bacha, Wajdi Mouawad and Amin Maalouf. The artistic direction is in the hands of Jean-Louis Mainguy. Bassem Christo is the TV director. 

#Recollect Beirut  #بيروت_تِنذَكَر will be filmed live by LBCI, broadcast on local TV stations and live streamed on social media, on youtube at this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPOSObd03wM&feature=youtu.be  and other digital platforms.