: The event aimed to reaffirm solidarity with the Lebanese people and provide a platform for artistic expression and political reflection following the national tragedy.
The event "" (Paris-Beirut, 24 Hours for Lebanon) was a marathon cultural solidarity event held at the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) in Paris.
Spearheaded by playwright and director —the current director of La Colline – théâtre national in Paris—the initiative was a response to the devastating Beirut port explosion in August 2020. Guide to the "24h pour le Liban" Initiative wajdi_mouawad_a_lima_24h_pour_le_liban
: This event is part of a broader cycle of work by Mouawad that explores Lebanese identity, war, and displacement. His recent autobiographical play, Mère (2021), directly references these themes. Recent Activity & Notable Developments Athens Epidaurus Festival - Facebook
: As a prominent Lebanese-Canadian artist, Mouawad helped organize and participated in the event, using his voice to call for a public forum to address Lebanon's systemic crises. Format & Content : : The event aimed to reaffirm solidarity with
: Over 60 artists, intellectuals, and activists contributed, including notable figures like Bachar Mar-Khalifé and Camélia Jordana.
: The event featured non-stop performances, including theater, concerts, and live plastic arts. Guide to the "24h pour le Liban" Initiative
: Despite poor weather, the event attracted over 1,000 spectators to the IMA's parvis for the opening night.