BEIT CHABEB The Pottery, Bell, Textile & Silk, on Wed, April 03, 2024 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS

Hiking – Tour Trip to BEIT CHABEB with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS

HIKE LOCATION                             : Beit Chabeb /In Maten / Mount Lebanon                                                                                                    

=============                              650 meters above sea level.

                                                         17 km from Beirut.

WHEN                                              :  Wednesday, April 03, 2024

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ENCOUNTER PLACE                       :  Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge,

===============                          Jal El Dib @ 7:30 AM

Driving directions to Saint Abda Church:       https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:15 AM

FEES:                            

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15 $ /person including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (13.5$ /person)

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (13.5 $ /person).

Optional transportation by your own vehicles 10 $ /person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

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Beit Chabab is renowned for its historic handicraft industry that gives it a sense of tradition and a character that differentiates it from other villages in the Metn district. It is crucial to discover and realize the importance of our traditional and old Lebanese industries.

Beit Chabab whose name derived from its Syriac origin means “the neighbor’s house”.

Characterized by its traditional old houses, the village attracts the attention of both the international and local media. Many of the old, famous and grand mansions were portrayed or drawn up by artists who represented the village as a fine symbol of Lebanese tradition, a feature also found in another village like Aintoura, Beit Mery, Dhour Chweir.

It is often said that Beit Chabab is among the seven most beautiful villages found in Lebanon.

The history of the Beit Chabab’s handicraft industries, mentioned above, dates back to the 18^th century.  Here, the manufacturers of the pottery, bell, textile and silk industries represent well known features of the town and are mentioned in almost every student history book used in Lebanese schools. The old houses that were used to host the textile inventory, known in Arabic as DIMA, are the oldest and most famous fabric industry that used to supply the local market, and also go for export. Now lie forsaken.

The Tirki family which has traditionally worked in this domain has both its older and younger generation members located outside Lebanon. 

The Naffa’a family still working in the bell industry now faces competition from the more modern and electrically run manufacturers.

Finally, the village inhabitants themselves are religious minded and true believers.  Fifteen old churches are found within the village, as well as a monastery with well -established clergy personnel.  It is rare to find in Lebanon a village with such a high number of churches.

HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous

Our hike Level 4 plus 10 km, it will be a combination of walking in Beit chabeb village, the vast forests and crossing water sources, old houses and old narrow stone staircases.
We will begin from the village then to the vast forests to visit the hermitage of St. Roukoz at neighboring village called Mar Botros. Later on, we will visit the old abandoned textile factory which was running at the Othomans governing period. Then we will take the bus and go to see the bells factory of Naffaa family.

Beit Chabeb hike is not just a hike in a very beautiful village, along streams, ponds, huge trees, among old houses, old narrow stone staircases and breathtaking views. It is a cultural tour as well.

For Level 2 it’s a tour only

WHAT TO TAKE:

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Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, lunch, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (Professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.

==There will be a breakfast stop along the way==

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

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Please Call 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending SMS, or WhatsApp mention your name, surname and the event you wish to join us on.

NOTE:

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Thank you for not smoking during the trip and following all the ecotourism rules including safety regulations (hikers are advised to join our events to their own responsibility). Personal accident insurance “optional” to contact Mob 03-553411. And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.

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Best Regards,

Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers