Mariam Hariri, Head of General Management Service and Quality Manager at the Regie, took part in the “Archives & Heritage for Palestine – Beirut x Palestine” seminar, held at Beit Beirut on Saturday, July 12. During her intervention, she stressed on the tobacco crop’s significance for the people of Southern Lebanon, saying that it represents “a living memory and a symbol of resilience and rootedness.”
This seminar marked the ninth installment of the “Archives & Heritage for Palestine” series, hosted by Dr. Jamila Ghaddar and Tam Rayan in commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the July 2006 Israeli war on Lebanon.
The seminar, which brought together “noted Lebanese archivists, cultural stewards and academics” shed light on archival initiatives in Southern Lebanon.
It was moderated by renowned Palestinian journalist and war correspondent Shatha Hanaysha. In addition to Hariri, the panel included Dr. Habib Sadek, Fatima el-Bazzal