One of the major issues that Lebanon has faced is the immigration of its youth to other countries searching for better education, job opportunities or both. The reasons have always been the same: high unemployment rate, the political situation of the country, financial status, inflation, lack of quality education in certain majors and specialties etc. While parents loved to see their children flourish and succeed, this situation has often caused them grievance and pain. What hurts even more is the fact that some of these youth can't even come home for the holidays. However, nothing brings more joy and happiness than knowing you are spending Christmas with your loved ones.
This conflict and emotional struggle is highlighted in the video by Demco properties. Demco properties surprises us again here in another heart-warming and emotional commercial.In this commercial a mother wishes to be reunited with all of her family members especially her son Rami who she calls and does not answer. Much to her surprise, he is the one in the Santa costume that pretty much brings us all to tears.Parents impatiently wait and yearn for being reunited with their children and grandchildren from abroad. Of course, youths also share the same feeling as their parents. No matter how successful and "happy" they are, there is always the nostalgia of returning to the mother land. This touching commercial reminds the youth not only of the importance of family, but also of never-ending hope that the situation in Lebanon will eventually become better. Perhaps it already has in some sense - reminder now that we have a new president, and the ministries have been formed.
In the end, no matter where the course of life takes you, whether it makes you cross the oceans, fly over the lands, or move to the other side of the earth, your home remains where your heart is, and will always be- Lebanon. We Lebanese are too familiar with broken families, which is why Demco's call is to reunite us all with our loved ones, perhaps permanently. Come on Lebanese expats. Pick up the call. Grab that ticket and fly home!
