As international efforts to bring peace to Syria begin today at a conference in Switzerland with 40 foreign ministers, ShelterBox Response Team member Torstein Nielson speaks of Lebanon’s contrasts: ‘By understanding Lebanon you will understand much more of the Middle East’. The above statement belongs to one of the most famous Norwegian television reporters with many years experience in the Middle East. Lebanon is in many ways representational of the region. Most of the Middle East is interrelated – and many of the threads are linked together in Lebanon. It is hardly possible to see the region’s conflicts and wars separately. Everything is connected to everything. In the midst of an intense frenzy of big politics, religion and cultural history you can find everything you can imagine in Lebanon: Great scenery, rich history and culture, friendly people and fabulous food. Lebanon is characterised by contrasts. It is also a troubled part of the world. It is the Middle East’s most beautiful country but one small spark and Lebanon explodes. It has always been like that. No one visits Lebanon without being captivated. More here - blog.shelterbox.org/by-understanding-lebanon-you-will-understand-much-more-of-the-middle-east/
Posted on: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:11:22 +0000