Latest Updates from Cedars of Lebanon Club.
Message from Amanda Woodford: "Hello to all my Cedars of Lebanon community and others. After returning back from the Gathering I felt inspired to work on an artwork focusing on my families story of migration from Lebanon to NZ. Whilst it was exhibited in Melbourne (and since) I received some very …
Following the hugely successful Gathering celebration that was held in Dunedin in October last year, Jeanette Kaddissi (Jeanette is Matthew Farry’s wife, for those of you who don’t know her) approached me with the idea of setting up a branch of the Cedars of Lebanon Club (COL) Dunedin, in …
Below there is a link to an article written by Matthew Farry, titled "Lebanese Diaspora: History, Racism, & Belonging". It discusses the shifting identities of first, second and third generation Lebanese. It's a very interesting, well written and thought provoking read. I hope you enjoy reading it as much …
When Denis was in New Zealand to celebrate his Mother's 100th birthday and to attend The Gathering, he appeared on the Good Morning TV programme. In the interview he talks about his journey to success and some of his recent compositions. Here is the link to that video: http://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=rFhfvwLA9-M We …
A huge congratulations to Malcolm Farry for being awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit - Services to the community. The community is very proud of all your work. Enjoy this prestigious award. Here is a link to the article that was in the Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/192827/achievements-work-many-farry
Copy of speech delivered by John Farry prior to the special Mass at St Josephs Cathedral Dunedin on 27th November 2011 in celebration of “The Gathering,” organised by The Cedars of Lebanon Club. Click here to read.
Congratulations to Richard and Christine Farry who have been married for 50 loving years. This is a true love story and one day we hope to be able to bring it to you in full. "Love gives naught but itself, and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses …
It was years in the planning. Years of eager anticipation, punctuated with moments of nervousness, doubt, and ‘what ifs’. I didn’t dare imagine it was going to be anything like the momentous occasion it turned out to be. A couple of weeks on, and the afterglow gently lingers as a …
We are now on Facebook! It is the 21st Century, so we thought what better platform than Facebook for you to share your own photos and stories from The Gathering. Click on the following link to be taken to our Facebook page, once there click "Like" and then feel free …
We have a lot of talent in our community, and Ben LaHood is certainly testament to this. Please see the accompanying picture to read the article on Ben LaHood in the Magazine of Ophthalmic Optics. It covers the fact that Ben was the first person ever to be …