مسرح الأخوين رحباني في دير مار الياس انطلياس
February, 29 to March 10, 2024
An annual gathering around the book, and a national cultural occasion to meet and exchange experiences in the fields of book making, publishing and distribution, to promote dialogue between different cultures, and to embody the renaissance and democratic role played by the Lebanese people and state within the framework of contemporary Arab culture.
The festival consists of the following main elements
A- Book Fair: It takes place in the great hall of the Mar Elias Monastery - Antelias, and includes pavilions of books and publications in various languages (Arabic, French, English, Armenian, etc...), as well as educational and educational tools and means.
Most Lebanese publishing houses, libraries and universities operating in Lebanon, in addition to Arab and foreign cultural centers and international organizations.
Tens of thousands of visitors come to the fair every year, and books and publications are sold at discounted prices. In addition to the stands of participating houses, libraries, and institutions:
- Special tribute panels to commemorate the memory of some of Lebanon's leading figures.
- Programmed visits to students and the distribution of prizes to the winners of competitions in general culture.
- Signing by many authors of their newly published books.
- "New Exhibition" stand (latest publications).
- "Individuals" stand (new releases by individual publishers).
B. Honoring cultural icons: Since 1985, the movement has annually honored a number of creators and cultural icons in Lebanon who have enriched our cultural heritage for decades in various literary, scientific and artistic fields and from different directions. On this occasion, honorary seminars are held on the honorees, whose biographies are printed in an annual booklet titled "Flags of Culture in Lebanon". In addition, each honoree is assigned a day of the festival, which bears his name.
C. Special seminars: The festival includes a limited number of intellectual seminars that are required by a specific occasion (the jubilee of a media or cultural institution or organization, the anniversary of the departure of a Lebanese or Arab cultural figure, etc...).