In the final Kabse for this season, Mazen El- Sayed a rapper and journalist from Tripoli takes us into a philosophical, social and political journey to deconstruct history, identities and popular movements, putting Hip Hop, Rap and cultural production in the center of the reconstruction process of a new Lebanese social contract based on a common understanding of history and shared experiences. في اخر حلقة من كبسة لهذا الموسم، يأخذنا مازن السيد مغني الراب والصحفي من طرابلس في رحلة فلسفية...

In this episode of Kabse, Norma Wakim a researcher and a humanitarian worker who has extensive experience working in Tripoli, shares with us her experience with mediation, violent extremism prevention and the national strategy adopted by the government to prevent violent extremism. In addition to her experience working in the city with the local authorities and civil society في هذه الحلقة من كبسة ، تشاركنا نورما واكيم باحثة وعاملة في المجال الإنساني تجربتها  في العمل في طرابلس ، تجربتها مع...

In this episode of Kabse, Mohamad Baalbaki the stand-up comedian from Tripoli, tackles comic satire, freedom of speech and identities. He also deconstructs brilliantly stereotypes and narrative built around his city, marginalizing and stigmatizing it and its people. He invites visitors to leave their prejudices home when coming to visit Tripoli في هذه الحلقة من كبسة ، يتناول الفنان الكوميدي من طرابلس محمد بعلبكي الهجاء الهزلي وحرية التعبير والهويات. كما أنه يفكك ببراعة الصور النمطية والسرد...

In this episode of Kabse, we invite to explore the journey of ‘’Fayha Choir’’ with its conductor Maestro Barkev Taslakian. Founded in 2003, this Choir was a hub for talented young musicians and singers in Tripoli, and soon after it was founded, this choir got international recognition for its work on reviving Arabic Music. في هذه الحلقة من كبسة ، ندعو لاستكشاف مسيرة  "جوقة الفيحاء" مع قائدها االمايسترو بركيف تسلاكيان. تأسست في عام ٢٠٠٣ ، وكانت هذه الكورال مركزًا لمواهب الموسيقية الشابة...

In this episode of Kabse we invite you to come for a cycling ride and photo tour in the city as Natheer Halawani is working since 2010 on turning Tripoli to a cycling friendly city with its flat streets and short distances. Natheer an entrepreneurial figure from Tripoli, had launched many social and developmental initiatives for locals and visitors. Listen to his story and next time you come to Tripoli, rent a bike! في هذه الحلقة من كبسة ندعوك  لركوب الدراجات الهوائية وجولة تصوير ...

Nobody knows what is to do developmental work in the middle of armed clashes between Bab el Tabanneh and Jabal Mohsen in Tripoli like Sarah El Sherif. Founder of Ruwwad, Sarah shares with us her journey working with women and youth from these neighborhood long consumed by armed clashes, and the involvement of Ruwwad in the reconciliation of these communities. لا أحد يعرف ما هو العمل التنموي وسط الاشتباكات المسلحة بين باب التبانة وجبل محسن في طرابلس مثل سارة الشريف. تشاركنا سارة ، مؤسِّسة...

From Mid-70s to mid-80s Tripoli was home for more than 30 cinemas, Odeon, Rivoli, Palace… but how did this golden age come to an end?   Elias narrates meticulously the story of this city with cinemas. Tripoli that presented to the world talents like Geroge Nasr, Emile Chahine and Randa Chahhal ended up with no cinemas in the 90s. Why did Tripoli turn off its screens?   من منتصف السبعينيات إلى منتصف الثمانينيات ، كانت طرابلس موطنًا لأكثر من 30 دار سينما ، أوديون ، ريفولي ،بالاس ......

KABSE #5: Yahya Al Hasan: Corruptions Drowns Tripoli with Rubbish - الفساد يغرق طرابلس بالنفايات   In this episode of Kabse, Jana hosts Yahya Al Hassan, an environmental activist from Tripoli, whose work mainly focused on the landfill and garbage mountain in Tripoli. Yahya tells us about political interference in the garbage crisis, and how politicians used the garbage for electoral purpose, piling up crisis without bringing any sustainable solution   في هذه الحلقة من الكبسة ،...

In this episode of Kabse, Jana hosts Toufic Allouche, a name known to everyone who has worked in the social field in Tripoli. "Coach" Toufic is a development consultant, the most prominent social coach in Tripoli, a university professor, an executive member of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation and the head of the classification committee in the Asia and Spain. Toufic talks about his injury that left him paralyzed but didn’t stop him from pursuing a career in sports and...

In this episode of Kabse, Jana Dhaiby hosts Robert Ayoub a customs agent in Beirut port and airport, the CEO of WAFRA and founder of the ‘’Feast of Love’’. Born and Raised in Mina, northern Lebanon, Robert shares stories, facts, and information about Tripoli versus Mina, Tripoli’s port versus Beirut Port and finally about the ‘’Feast of Love’’. Tripoli and Mina are two different cities, always thought of as one city, these two cities were historically separated by Orchards, and have two...

In this episode Jana tackles women issues and gender gap in Tripoli with Molki. For an hour, Jana discusses with her guest the challenges, stereotypes, and opportunities for women in Tripoli In Tripoli, Women’s domestic work remains not quantified, while it is invisible to the public sphere, Women in Tripoli do huge amount of vital tasks, for the wellbeing of their families and to help their households cope with the economic crisis. Women are entrepreneurs, they are good in management,...

Kabse #01   The interview we conducted with Obeida Takriti about the stereotypes and misconceptions around Tripoli, concludes that this northern city can be promoted as a city of:  Love: Tripoli is a safe space for its inhabitants, and its arms are open to all the Lebanese who live in it.  Creativity: Tripoli stores an enormous potential for creative thinkers, craftsmen, industrialists, youth and entrepreneurs, and it could be a creative center for Lebanon and the region. Revolution: Tripoli...