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Latest Updates from Cedars of Lebanon Club.

COL Dunedin AGM
16th May 2012

Greetings Folks, Last night we held our Cedars of Lebanon, Dunedin, AGM at the Dunedin Club.   

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The Man Behind The Prophet - National Radio Broadcast
16th May 2012

Michael Nidd advised that National Radio (in conjunction with BBC World Service) had played a piece on Kahlil Gibran earlier this week.  Michael rated it very highly and suggested it be posted here for others to enjoy.  (link below) "Ian Skelly visits Gibran’s home village in the mountains of Lebanon, and …

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Passing of Saba (Dr Fred) LaHood
8th May 2012

It is with much regret and deep sadness that we advise Dr Fred (Saba) passed away last Wednesday.   Saba, Marie & their family lived much of his life in Dunedin, where Saba practiced as a General Practitioner in Waverley.  For those of you who knew Saba, it would come …

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Wreath Laid on ANZAC Day on behalf of COL Club Dunedin
7th May 2012

Phillip George, on behalf of the Cedars of Lebanon Club Dunedin, laid a wreath for the remembrance of our fallen members at the ANZAC Dawn Service, Wednesday 25th April 2012.

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Visit from Japenese Professor of Middle Eastern Studies

19th April 2012

A few weeks ago, some members of our community had the pleasure of hosting Professor Hidemitsu Kuroki from the Japan Centre for Middle Eastern Studies.  Hidemitsu regularly comutes between Tokyo and Beirut to promote academic exchanges between scholars from Japan and the Middle East, primarily Lebanon.  He was introduced …

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Passing of Fred Farry
2nd April 2012

Unfortunately I have to convey some sad news. Fred Farry passed away yesterday morning (April 1st) at 11am aged 87. He was surrounded by his family and passed on peacefully after a long illness. The funeral will be held on Thursday in Melbourne. If anyone has …

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Artwork by Amanda Woodford
28th February 2012

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 …

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Successful meeting held in Auckland
16th February 2012

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 …

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Article by Matthew Farry "Lebanese Diaspora: History, Racism, & Belonging"
15th February 2012

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 …

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Denis Betro appears on the 'Good Morning' programme in NZ
30th January 2012

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 …

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