The speaker

The Lebanese people are among the people who have amazing cultural and artistic wealth, especially in the areas of popular poetry. The charming nature of Lebanon and its colloquial language rich in music constitute the secrets of the spread and prosperity of this art. The development of folk poetry is a natural result of the appearance of colloquial language, but the effect of church Syriac tunes is a key factor in its development in Lebanon. In this book, Maroun Abboud sheds light on these linguistic phenomena in the Lebanese villages, taking us on a journey to the culture of proverbs and the art of photographing accidents and occasions with brief words that express the depths of their souls. It also highlights the nights of villages that combine songs, joy and happy events, while not without the funeral and sad moments.