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The Enchanting Legends and Untold Secrets of Notre-Dame de Paris

Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-24 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Notre-Dame de Paris, an iconic masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is filled with legends, mysteries and fascinating anecdotes. Let's delve into some of the most captivating secrets of this emblematic cathedral, each reflecting the richness of its past. The Mystery of the Devilish Doors One of the most intriguing legends of Notre-Dame involves ...

Notre-Dame De Paris Hosts Its First Christmas Masses Since The Fire In 2019

This is Beirut, 2024-12-24 05:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For the first time since the fire in 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris is celebrating Christmas again on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the traditional Nativity Masses expected to attract thousands of worshippers. ‘We are now back at Notre-Dame, which has just been opened to worship and visitors. Our hearts are in celebration,’ said the archbishop of ...

Sweet Smell of Success for Niche Perfumes

This is Beirut, 2024-12-22 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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This photograph shows "Parfums de Marly" boutique, a luxury and niche perfume brand, in Paris on December 12, 2024. ©Grégoire CAMPIONE / AFP Produced in small batches with high-quality, natural or rare ingredients, niche perfumes are becoming big business even while retaining their exclusive nature. "We've had absolutely incredible ...

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral: Modern Stained Glass Sparks Controversy

This is Beirut, 2024-12-19 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Notre-Dame Paris Artist History Art Culture

On Wednesday, December 18, the designs for six new stained glass windows for the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral were unveiled for the first time. French contemporary artist Claire Tabouret has been selected to infuse the iconic 12th-century structure with a modern twist as part of its ongoing restoration, following the devastating 2019 ...

Pharrell Williams Becomes UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Education

This is Beirut, 2024-12-18 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pharrell Williams, global pop and fashion icon, was appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for arts, education, and entrepreneurship during a ceremony held Tuesday at the United Nations organization’s headquarters in Paris. In an official statement, Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO's Director-General, praised Williams as a "complete artist" and a "humanist ...

ŠamaŠ: A Call for Peace Through Art and Music

Fabienne Touma, 2024-12-14 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Originally unveiled in 2017 at the Lebanese Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, ŠamaŠ (pronounced Shamash) seamlessly combines visual art and music. For the first time in France, visitors can experience this extraordinary piece at the IMA in Paris until April 6. Deeply symbolic, the project stems from Zad Moultaka’s profound reflection on ...

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Organ’s Rebirth

Bélinda Ibrahim, 2024-12-08 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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How can one condense five years of relentless dedication, sacrifice, and hope into words? The profound emotions of this moment, the sight of a scarred yet triumphant cathedral, and the collective awe of those present transcend the limits of language. Some milestones defy articulation; they must be felt, shared, and celebrated. The rebirth of ...

Zelensky Insists on a "Just Peace" in Paris

This is Beirut, 2024-12-08 04:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted at a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump that any settlement with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine had to be "just", as fears grow in Kyiv on the position of the incoming administration. President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee ...

Notre-Dame Cathedral Set to Reopen with Star-Studded Concert

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Notre-Dame Paris Concert Opening

On December 7th, the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors after more than five years of reconstruction work following the devastating fire that ravaged the building in April 2019. To celebrate this historic moment, a concert will take place on the forecourt of Notre-Dame, showcasing an interesting mix of classical and popular music ...

Marie Curie's Laboratory Designated a Historic Monument

This is Beirut, 2024-11-27 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Marie Curie's laboratory, located in the Curie Pavilion at the Institut Curie in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, "will be protected as a historic monument," announced the Ministry of Culture on Tuesday. This decision follows months of debates between advocates of scientific heritage and supporters of the modernization project led by the Institut ...

America’s Heartfelt Gift to Notre-Dame

This is Beirut, 2024-11-26 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Americans have shown an outpouring of support for the restoration of Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, donating millions of dollars in the wake of the devastating 2019 fire that threatened to destroy the iconic structure. With contributions ranging from small gifts of $10 to major pledges of $10 million, U.S. donors have been pivotal in the rebuilding ...

'Cilama' by Hady Zaccak: A Journey Through the Forgotten Cinemas of Tripoli

Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-11-24 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The screening of Cilama, directed by Hady Zaccak in 2024, at the IMA in Paris, as part of Focus Tripoli: Tripoli, Arab Cultural Capital 2024, offered an evocative glimpse into Tripoli’s cinematic past. The documentary, both poetic and deeply reflective, serves as an album that chronicles the collective memory of cinema at the heart of this ...

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