Al Toufaha Festival - Marwam Khoury

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On August 2, 2008 the Municipality of Mazraat Al Toufah had its first festival, “Al Toufaha Festival”. It featured Marwan Khoury, the singer, writer, composer and music arranger. He is considered one of the most respected Lebanese / Arab artists. His successful live performances at the prestigious Opera House of Egypt and Carthage Festival of Tunisia are proof of his great witness.

On the occasion, the Municipality President Mr. Joseph Saleh read a welcoming speech. Here are some of its outline.

“To our visitors and by the name of everyone in Mazraat Al Toufah, I welcome you with a warm greeting. Our town center is small in size, but it fits a great deal of endearing people.”

“This is our first Al Toufaha Festival! We are very pleased for having it and we will continue to have it every summer.”

“Our sky will stay lit all night with beautiful songs that will enter our hearts without notice.”

“Our country Lebanon is facing a lot of issues, problems bigger than its size. Let us gather tonight and take a step forward, overlook all obstacles and make the best out of this Lovely night.”

“Let this gathering be full of love and hope for a better tomorrow.”

“The words will stop now as the night falls in love with the sky, the trees with the fresh air, as we listen to the music of love, the music of our beloved brother, Marwan Khoury.”

“Let the melody of love echo off the Mountain of Saint Georges to Al Shreef and go around the Al Zirri and Ein Dawood to the Nhair and Al Kahf.”

It was a beautiful night; Marwan Khoury did an incredible job. Everyone danced, sang and fell in love. It was a great time. We Hope you will celebrate Al Toufaha Festival with us next year.

Thank you.


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