Many of our friends are marking the end of Ramada by celebrating Eid el-Fitr. We wish you all a time of happiness and peace with family and loved ones.
The coming months will bring a number of important activities. On Saturday September 14, between 11 am and 5 pm, the TLA will participate in the Sixth Cary Eid Festival to be held at Dry Ave. and S. Academy St in Cary (http://www.townofcary.org/departments/parks__recreation___cultural_resources/events/festivals/lazy_daze_arts_and_crafts_festival.htm). A number of activities for children, movies, food are offered. Plan to attend and join the festivities. Come and join the festivities.
The weekend of September 20-22 our Dabkeh group is heading to Washington DC to participate in a Lebanese festival there and tour the Capital. This will be a time of sharing and celebrating our culture through dance and music and an opportunity to treat our Dabkeh dancers to a weekend of fun.
The 28th International Festival will be held on Friday October 4th through Sunday October 6th at the Raleigh Convention Center This is a a great time of celebrating cultures and enjoying food and music and from around the world (http://www.internationalfestival.org/program.php). The Lebanese American community always makes a positive impression with our Dabkeh groups, the authentic food we serve, and the cultural exhibit we put on. This year we are adding a bazaar booth offering Lebanese crafts. If you had participated in previous year you know how dynamic and rewarding that time is. And this year we need more volunteers than ever, so plan on spending a few hours the weekend of Oct. 4-6. Let us know (Noha Nasrallah nohasn@aol.com or Bisharah Libbus blibbus@gmail.com).