Lebanese community in Paris marks Gibran’s 125th anniversary with music and dance show
Daily Star, Friday, November 28, 2008 Lebanese community in Paris marks Gibran’s 125th anniversary with music and dance show By Karah Byrns Special to The Daily Star PARIS: The Lebanese community in Paris commemorated Tuesday the 125th birthday of Gibran Khalil Gibran with a contemporary variety show that reinvigorated patriotic sentiments in the wake of Independence Day celebrations. Attracting nearly 1,400 participants, the event offered an opportunity for Lebanese of every political, religious, and professional affiliation to celebrate a national poetic legend who makes up part of the rich cultural heritage they share. Joumana Khaddage, deputy permanent delegate of Lebanon to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), set…