Segolene Ragu – Story 4 | Mario on his love for Music
Mario on his love for Music With music… honestly, I found a reason to keep going. I don’t know what would have happened without it. I don’t even know what kind of person I would have become—definitely someone else. And by music I mean classical music in particular, because classical is truly… something else. And […]
Segolene Ragu – Story 3 | Nasri Sayegh on Taxi Karantina
Nasri Sayegh on Taxi Karantina The second question or the first one? I’ll start with the first. The place that means the most to me in life is the car. Because with the car, you move—not just physically, but with imagination. I’m someone who drives a lot in Beirut, definitely. And sometimes not for any […]
Segolene Ragu – Story 2 | Nour
The Secret Garden: “How Horsh Beirut Changed my Perception of the City and Native Flora” with Nour The summer of 2014 was the first time I went to Horsh Beirut in my life. Everytime I go, there’s always a feeling of something being strange. I used to hear about Horsh Beirut from many different people. […]
Segolene Ragu – Story 1 | Christine Safatly
Christine Safatly on Post-Humanism: A Project and Lifestyle https://youtube.com/shorts/TnM9C38SZKQ?feature=share “I’ve been working on a project for the past two years, on the topic of post-humanism. It’s not only a project, it’s a way of living. I have research experience, but I always find ways to explore new questions and matters. This project excites me all […]
Chloe Khoury – Story 4 | Rana
To My Mother, Rana Raouda: A Life Painted with Courage My mother, Rana Raouda, never chose to become an artist. She simply stayed true to the artist she always was. From the moment she could hold a pencil, she knew—art was part of her. It was never a decision. It was who she was. […]
Chloe Khoury – Story 3 | Saado
72 GOING ON 11. Saado is the sunshine of the neighborhood in Ain el-Mreisseh in the heart of Beirut — a warm, familiar presence whose spirit lights up every corner of our street. Each morning, he wakes up early and strolls over to Nawal’s house, whistling softly as he walks. Nawal, a kind neighbor, lost […]
Chloe Khoury – Story 2 | Roy
ROY’S PUBLIC HOUSE: A HOME FOR ALL Roy’s Public House stands on the quiet streets of Badaro, a place once considered an odd choice for a bar. Anthony remembers his father laughing at Roy for picking such an empty location. But Roy has a vision, and today, the place is alive with laughter, stories, and […]
Chloe Khoury – Story 1 | Omar
Omar, the Captain, and the Green Apple Omar is 37 years old, the owner of a small shop in Ain el Mreisseh. Like his father before him, he is also a boat captain, drawn to the sea just as much as to the land. He grew up between the waves and the scent of fresh […]
Ruwan Teodros – Story 4 | Moustafa
What’s a challenge you faced recently, and how did you overcome it? Originally from Aita al-Shaab, a village near occupied Palestine, @mous_dk was raised in Beirut’s southern suburbs of Dahieh by a remarkable single mother. When he moved out at 19, Moustafa worked at @siplebanon, eventually moving into food & beverage consulting for spots […]
Ruwan Teodros – Story 3 | Maya
What’s a fear you’ve overcome and how did you find the courage to face it? If you’ve visited Beirut in the last 10 years, there’s a huge chance you’ve met @mayanoise (otherwise known as Chef Maya 👩🏼🍳). At a young age, Maya learned how to cook from her mother. Exhausted from constantly catering Maya’s […]