For Lebanese who have lived in multiple countries, 'home' often becomes plural. Belonging shifts from geography to feeling'built through routines, relationships, and safety'while Lebanon remains a powerful reference point, even when life is rooted elsewhere.
Tag: Lebanese Diaspora
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The Accents We Keep and the Ones We Lose
Accents carry memory, belonging, and sometimes vulnerability. For Lebanese abroad, the voice often shifts'softened for clarity, reshaped by new places'while certain sounds remain stubbornly Lebanese, resurfacing most clearly when speaking Arabic or returning home.
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How Lebanese Humor Changes Outside Lebanon
Lebanese humor is fast, layered, and deeply contextual. Outside Lebanon, it often becomes more selective and careful'kept for people who share the references'while still serving as a familiar coping tool for stress, distance, and identity.
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What Lebanese Abroad Miss That Has Nothing to Do With Food
Food is the easy answer, but Lebanese abroad often miss things you can't recreate: the rhythm of everyday chaos, the comfort of being understood without explanation, and the spontaneity of connection that doesn't require scheduling.
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Phoenix Hosts 24th American Lebanese Cultural Festival with Dabke, Live Music and Street-Style Cuisine
Phoenix’s St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church is gearing up for the 24th Annual American Lebanese Cultural Festival, a three-day celebration of food, music and dance from November 7–9, 2025. From smoky grills loaded with kafta and shish kabob to dabke performances and live sets by Lebanese singers Pamela Adelbak and Marcel Badawi, the festival turns a church courtyard into a small slice of Beirut in the desert.
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Hady Habib Makes Lebanese Tennis History at the Australian Open
American-Lebanese tennis player Hady Habib has reached the round of 32 at the Australian Open, becoming the first Lebanese player to qualify for a Grand Slam main draw. His breakthrough win over a Chinese opponent marks a landmark moment for Lebanese tennis.
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Carla Haddad Shares Emotional Message from Greece as Lebanon’s Crisis Weighs on Her Heart
During a work trip to Greece, Lebanese TV presenter Carla Haddad used social media to share a raw, emotional message about the pain of leaving Lebanon during a deep crisis, sparking both support and criticism online.
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Ottawa Lebanese Festival: A Taste of Lebanon in Canada’s Capital
Every July, the Ottawa Lebanese Festival turns the grounds of St. Elias Cathedral into a five-day celebration of food, music and family. From smoky grills to dabke lines and fairground rides, it?s become a summer landmark for Lebanese and non-Lebanese alike in Canada?s capital.
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Lebanese Beauty Sara Khamis Abou Latif Wins Miss Alberta 2024 in Canada
Lebanese-Canadian contestant Sara Khamis Abou Latif has been crowned Miss Alberta 2024 in Canada, a proud moment for the diaspora and a reminder of how Lebanese talent continues to shine on international stages.
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