Events

Saving the Soul of Beirut: The Path to Recovery

A Heritage Now Event

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Thu, Oct 15, 2020
9:00 AM PDT

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Virtual Event

This event is part of the Heritage Now series and took place virtually on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 12 PM (EST). See below for more information on the discussion, including the event description and speaker information.

Event Description

The explosion that tore through Beirut on August 4 impacted an estimated 8,000 buildings, according to UNESCO, including 640 historic structures, 60 of which are at risk of collapse. On October 15, 2020 WMF President and CEO Bénédicte de Montlaur hosted an online discussion on Beirut’s unique history and heritage, and explored future models for protection and revitalization.

Featuring Dr. George Arbid, architect and founding member and director of the Arab Center for Architecture in Beirut; Mona El Hallak, architect, heritage preservation activist and the director of the Neighborhood Initiative at the American University of Beirut (AUB); and Nadine Labaki, award-winning director, actress, and activist.

Date: October 15, 2020

Time: 12pm (EDT) / 7pm (EEST)

Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Lebanon in New York. Cover photo courtesy of George Azar.

Events

Saving the Soul of Beirut: The Path to Recovery

A Heritage Now Event

Link copied

date & time

Thu, Oct 15, 2020
9:00 AM PDT

Location

Virtual Event

Saving the Soul of Beirut: The Path to Recovery

Event Description

Date: October 15, 2020

Time: 12pm (EDT) / 7pm (EEST)

Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Lebanon in New York. Cover photo courtesy of George Azar.

About The Speakers

About Heritage Now
A series of conversations at the nexus of history, culture and current global issues with top thought leaders, activists, artists, journalists, and politicians, Heritage Now explores why monuments and other cultural heritage sites are such a vital part of our local and global ecosystems; the history and relevance of these sites in our contemporary context; the urgent threats to their preservation; and what we can do—individually and collectively—to protect these irreplaceable treasures.