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"Lebanese and Proud" NGO salutes the Lebanese Army

"Kermalak Ya Watan"... Emphasizing the army's role in the resilience of our country

Right from the heart of patriotism and the vigorous Cedar trees, the sense of national belonging surfaces to protect Lebanon. None but the protectors of our country deserve a salute on their anniversary for shedding blood and sacrificing lives to defend the soil and maintain the security of our country. Under the patronage of the Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun, the "Lebanese and Proud" NGO, which aims to support governmental institutions, organized a one-of-a-kind event organized by ICE International Events, entitled "Kermalak Ya Watan" on August 1, 2020, from the independence symbol, Nahr Al-Kalb area, specifically from The Legend venue without an audience, spreading the spirit of resilience to all Lebanese expatriates eager to stand with their families to save their homeland Lebanon.

Live on all Lebanese channels, the event was broadcasted on the occasion of the 75^th anniversary of the Lebanese army, gathering a number of the most reputable artists to celebrate and glorify the supreme role of every soldier who stood up for his homeland. The event included national songs performed by singers Joseph Attieh, Ramy Ayach, Ghassan Saliba, and Melhem Zain, (by alphabetical order) who filled the valley of Nahr Al-Kalb with great voices, bringing back the spirit of resilience to the hearts of the Lebanese. As for the poet Nizar Francis, he praised the army and his country through patriotic verses and poems. The composer Michel Fadel led 50 musicians and 30 chorists to perform a music piece he prepared for this occasion, and a dance show by Nadim Cherfane, who choreographed the dances of the group "Mayyas", filled the air with pride.

During the event, the big surprise was the performance of the Emirati artist Hussein Al Jasmi right from the Emirate of Dubai, celebrating the army on its national day and participating through performing the song "Bhebak Ya Lebnan" as a message of love from the Arab people to their Lebanese brothers.

The ceremony included a unique and technologically advanced sound and lighting, in addition to a visual show that shed light on the Lebanese army's accomplishments, inspiring hope for a better future, amid the successive crises that are striking Lebanon. The President of "Lebanese and Proud" NGO Mr. Fadi Fayyad delivered a speech saying, "Lebanese and Proud NGO did not want the 75^th anniversary of the army to pass without paying it a special tribute" and he emphasized on