Lebanon by Seth Godfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm en-us 2019-02-28 20:01:23 UTC 2024-05-28 08:26:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png 5 Significant places to visit in Lebanon sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336620359 1. The Corniche
2. The Temple of Bacchus
3. The Central District of Beirut
4. The National Museum
5. Byblos]]> 2019-02-28 20:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336620359 3 Significant political aspects of Lebanon sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336620990 The president and parliament choose the Prime Minister. The last presidential election was held in 2016. Lebanon operates under a semi-presidential system.]]> 2019-02-28 20:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336620990 2 issues of economic importance sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336621407 Most of its growth comes from banking and tourism, and it is the third-highest indebted country in the world.]]> 2019-02-28 20:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336621407 4 important cultural aspects of Lebanon sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336621743
  • Greetings in Lebanon are an interesting mix of both the French and Muslim/Arab cultures.
  • A warm and welcoming smile accompanied by a handshake while saying “Marhaba” is a greeting that can be given without causing offense.
    • If you are invited to a Lebanese house for dinner:

    • Dress well.
    • Avoid sensitive topics of conversation such as politics, religion or the civil war unless you know the hosts are comfortable talking about it.
    • Greet elders first.
    • Lebanese table manners are relatively formal.
    • Wait to be told where to sit.
    • Lebanon is a religious mish-mash and this has ultimately been the cause behind social tensions and the long, drawn out civil . The government officially recognizes 18 religious sects of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

    ]]>     2019-02-28 20:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336621743     Video of Lebanon on something interesting/significant about the nation sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336623253
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqdMbcCHq58]]>     2019-02-28 20:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336623253     The Corniche sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336647479 The Corniche is a popular promenade area along the Beirut’s seaside. With a wide coastal Boulevard running along its length and the famous Raouché rock arching out in the distance in the sea, the Corniche is a wonderful spot to spend an evening when the place fills up with families and couples, out for a walk. The Luna Park amusement park nearby is a great attraction. Pole fishing is another fun possibility.]]> 2019-02-28 21:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336647479 The Temple of Bacchus sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336659015 The Temple of Bacchus is a vast and ancient ruin built on the same architectural theme as the Parthenon of Athens. Dating to 150 AD, the temple at the time was originally dedicated to Venus. ]]> 2019-02-28 21:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336659015 The Central District of Beirut sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336659936 While the downtown area of Beirut is completely urbanized, its many historical sites are kept in well-preserved condition. The Garden of Forgiveness, the Roman Baths and Garden in the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, all have great historical significance. Other great attractions include the Castle Square, the site of the ancient settlement of Berytus, and the legendary Nejme Square. ]]> 2019-02-28 21:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336659936 The National Museum sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336660600 Beirut’s National Museum curates more than 1,000 archaeological exhibits from the country’s prehistoric and medieval past. The highlights of the museum’s collection include Phoenician statues of children dating to the 5th century BC, Byzantine gold jewelry and gilded figurines from Byblos.]]> 2019-02-28 21:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336660600 Byblos sethgodfrey https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336661154 2019-02-28 21:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sethgodfrey/qxaqw5ghw6jm/wish/336661154