Balamand celebrates Lebanese Independence Day with a Concert



By Stephanie Issa

The University of Balamand celebrated the Lebanese Independence Days on Tuesday, 23^rd of November with a concert.  The University choir sang with the help of the Lebanese army playing the music.  The concert was held at the Zakhem auditorium. The concert began with the Lebanese National Anthem played the Lebanese army lead by the Koronel George Herro, and sang by the choir, which was lead by Madame Gina Razzouk.  There were almost 14 songs sang by the choir and 3 were sang by one of the Lebanese army members.  Also, the folk chore dance had presented a scene for the event. Towards the end of the event, Dr. Elie Salem the president of the University gave a thank you gift to the Koronel.