{"id":29652,"date":"2025-11-27T20:44:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T01:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wlcu.world\/ng\/?p=29652"},"modified":"2025-11-27T22:15:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T03:15:19","slug":"wlcu-uk-celebrated-the-lebanese-independence-day-with-distinguished-diplomatic-political-and-cultural-attendance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wlcu.world\/ng\/29652\/","title":{"rendered":"WLCU UK celebrated the Lebanese Independence Day with distinguished diplomatic, political, and cultural attendance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The World Lebanese Cultural Union in the United Kingdom held an official celebration on the occasion of Lebanese Independence Day, distinguished by high-level diplomatic, political, and cultural attendance, and an atmosphere that reflected the deep connection of the Lebanese community in the UK to their homeland.<\/p>\n<p>The President of the WLCU UK National Council, Mr. Said Yazbek, the President of the London Chapter, Mrs. Bayan Al-Aawar Sayagh, and the administrative committee members welcomed a select group of official figures, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Her Excellency Farah Berri, Lebanon\u2019s Ambassador to the United Kingdom<br \/>\n\u2022 Mr. Marwan Francis, Deputy Head of Mission<br \/>\n\u2022 Mr. Bassam Mahfouz, Member of the London Council<br \/>\n\u2022 Father Johnny Matar, Head of the Maronite Mission in the United Kingdom<br \/>\n\u2022 Mr. Georges Abi Raad, former WLCU World Secretary-General, representing the World President, Mr. Roger Hani.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event also featured the participation of representatives from several political, social, and charitable organizations, including the Kataeb Party, the Lebanese Forces, the Progressive Socialist Party, and the British Druze Society, in addition to the notable presence of various economic and social figures influential within the community.<\/p>\n<p>The program began with the British and Lebanese national anthems, followed by welcoming and official speeches. Mrs. Al-Aawar welcomed the attending delegations, while Mr. Abi Raad delivered the speech of the WLCU President, in which he emphasized:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndependence, for the Lebanese diaspora, is a milestone that reflects our belief in our ability to support our homeland. Every achievement abroad, every act of solidarity, and every effort to preserve our identity is a genuine contribution to safeguarding Lebanon\u2019s sovereignty and strengthening hope in its future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Yazbek then presented an overview of the three strategic programs the National Council in the UK is working on in coordination with the WLCU World Council:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The \u201cLEBolution\u201d Program<\/strong>, dedicated to enable youth of Lebanese origin to visit their mother country and discover its cultural heritage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miss Lebanon Emigrant 2026 Contest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Lebanese Diaspora Digital Card<\/strong>, designed to strengthen connections with Lebanese worldwide and to provide the cardholders a range of benefits and discounts through partners across various sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program also included a traditional dinner accompanied by segments of Lebanese folkloric music, giving the occasion a 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