Faqra ruins lie in Kfardebian on a small hill (rising 1600 meters above sea level) overlooking a deep valley in which the el Laban and el Asal spring water flows. The site glows with a natural beauty, with magnificent dolomite rocks that rise like a forest of monuments among the ruins. Faqra attracted the Western explorers since the eighteenth century. They were intrigued by its special buildings, to a point that made Ernest Renan say in his book A Trip Through Phoenicia. "It is the greatest among Mount Lebanon ruins." The French explorer François Debaggis roamed it in 1770 describing it in exact details, especially the Valley of the Cross and the Faqra ruins. He as well shed a light upon its customs and its hospitality. Several archeological and historical research studied Faqra. The most important of which were the report of the German Delegation of 1938, but no archeological excavations were carried until now.
June 15,16,17| Didon & Enee
Dido and Aeneas is an opera in a prologue and three acts, written by the English Baroque composer Henry Purcell with a libretto by Nahum Tate. The story is based on Book IV of Virgils Aeneid. It recounts the love of Dido, Queen of Carthage, for the Trojan hero Aeneas , and her despair when he abandons her. A monumental work in Baroque opera, Dido and Aeneas is remembered as one of Purcell's foremost theatrical works. It was also Purcell's only true opera, as well as his only all-sung dramatic work. One of the earliest know Englis operas i owe much to John Blow's Venus and Adonis, both in structure and in overall effect. The influence of Cavalli's opera Didone is also apparent.
Sunday July 9| Wael Kfoury
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In a night to remember, Faqra – Kfardebian International Festival 2017 presents Wael Kfoury as he sings the night away with his outstanding magical voice.
Saturday July 15 | Mr. Charles Aznavour
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After all his successful tours, Mr. Charles Aznavour will be performing live for the 1st time and for One night only, on Faqra – Kfardebian International Festival stage in a night to remember.
His all time greatest hits will be performed by Mr. Aznavour
21, 22, 23 July |Summer Peak Festival
Summer Peak Festivals is an annual event to take part of Kfardebian’s official summer calendars. It gathers locals and tourists in an open free-access area with a full spectrum of entertainment, fun, arts and culture. The event targets all ages and groups for a period of 3 days and 4 nights. Summer Peak Festivals aims to highlight the name of Kfardebian as a Capital of tourism in Lebanon and the region.
