The Embassy of Lebanon in Washington DC organized at its premises an "Authentic Lebanese Culinary Products" event in collaboration with Fair Trade Lebanon, on June 22, 2017.
The event was enormously successful, offering a wide tasting of "Terroirs du Liban" products to more than 400 guests not only from the Lebanese diaspora but also from the professional and commercial American sectors.
Guests had the chance to taste Lebanese specialties prepared in different ways and flavors such as Kechek, Tabbouleh, Fattoushand more.
Fair Trade Lebanon also installed a live saj and manakeesh station, freshly prepared by EmTouma, member of Aita Al Fokhar cooperative.
In addition to the appetizers and saj, invitees discovered and indulged in more delights from the Lebanese terroir such as oriental desserts (festkiyeh, semsmiyeh, malban, nougat) and refreshing drinks (wines, arak and syrups).
This special occasion supporting Fair Trade Lebanon's objective to "Trade Not Aid" and help rural Lebanese producers to work and live in dignity is supported by the Middle-East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
About Fair Trade Lebanon:
Fair Trade Lebanon (FTL) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) born in the year of 2006 out of the will of a few Lebanese who wanted to change the livelihoods of disadvantaged rural populations in Lebanon.
They noticed the existence in rural regions of an underemployed agricultural infrastructure along with outstanding traditional skills. The choice of Fair Trade was based on the desire to create export opportunities for the traditional small producers and food processing cooperatives living in these areas. The association has the dual aim of improving the living conditions of rural populations as well as developing foreign exchanges related to Fair Trade in Lebanon.
http://www.fairtradelebanon.org
About Terroirs du Liban:
Terroirs du Liban is a socially engaged brand that offers authentic and traditional Lebanese food products free from artificial additives and preservatives. The range comprises more than 120 products based on the expertise of Lebanese producers and prepared in a traditional way by rural cooperatives. Grown under the warm Mediterranean sun, these products reflect the richness of Lebanon's culture as well as its generous and welcoming cuisine.
http://terroirsduliban.com/fr
Facebook album:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/terroirsduliban/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1886258628307329
Live coverage video by Al Hurra News from event information and details:
https://www.facebook.com/alhurra/videos/10155238956746136/
