#pigeon cultural significance

[farmerstrend]

From High School Dropout to Thriving Pigeon Empire: Mahmoud Shaban’s Poultry Farming Success

“Learn how Kenyan farmer Mahmoud Shaban turned challenges into opportunities through innovative poultry and pigeon farming, attracting high-end clients and even earning a feature in an international film.” Mahmoud Shaban, a former high school dropout from Kenya, has transformed his life through poultry farming. His journey began in 2017 when he partnered with a local chicken farmer, initially…

[severalowls]

Sorry but the black and white art film about the serbian government from the perspective of a pigeon can't be about the assassination of archduke franz ferdinand because that makes it significantly less about "the serbian government" and more about the prelude to WW1 which gives it Western Appeal and you're supposed to be watching something that alienates the average anglophone. you uncultured swine.

[ahb-writes]

Fantasy Worldbuilding Questions (Fauna and Flora)

Fauna and Flora Worldbuilding Questions:

What are the most common animals or plants, the fly, pigeon, grass and weed equivalents in your world?

What are humans or others’ relationship to fauna and flora? (For example, are some groups more respectful, reverent, or caring of their environment? Why?)

Who in your cast of characters cares most about your world’s fauna and flora? Who cares least?

Who nurtures or exploits your world’s plant and animal life?

Where are plants and animals more abundant or scarce, and why?

Where do plants and animals get their names from?

When will plants or animals first appear in the story, and what will their purpose be in regard to character or plot?

When did common species of plants or animals first appear in your world, and how did they evolve or adapt?

Why do certain plants or animals have cultural or religious significance – what is their backstory in myth or legend?

Why do specific plants or animals have economic value, and how does their availability affect this value? Do these aspects change over the story’s course?

❯ ❯ ❯ Read other writing masterposts in this series: Worldbuilding Questions for Deeper Settings

[artechoceneexplorer]

Herbs and Spices of Teyvat: A glimpse of the edible flora of the Continent

Teyvat is home to an incredible diversity of flora, given the variety of climates that can be found across it, and a significant portion of them have been used by the people of each region to build their cultures, through the unique flavours they give to their local cuisine.

Here's the plants that haven't had close-ups yet, the Small Lamp Grass, the Snapdragon, the Marcotte and the Sweet Flower:

The Small Lamp Grass (Lucetta luminatus) is a hedge native to the forests of Mondstadt, growing in the underbrush, away from clearings. Its most unique characteristics are its bioluminescent flowers, composed of a mostly closed, translucent calyx from which the blue light emitted from the bioluminescent bacteria inside the styles of the flowers passes through, attracting many insects towards it. To deter predators, it produces in its leaves allicin-like compounds, which are used to enhance flavors in local cuisine.

The Giant Palustrine Snapdragon (Megaanthirrhinum palustris) or just "Snapdragon" as called by the locals, is a giant riparian plant that can be found around the rivers and estuaries of Liyue and Mondstadt . Its giant flowers, the size of a grown man's head, combined with its large stature, makes this plant visible from hundreds of meters away. These flowers' sizes can be explained by their unusual pollinators, which are not insects, but much larger birds like finches and pigeons, who are strong enough to open the hinge of the flowers and access the pooled nectar inside, while being covered in pollen to pollinate the next flowers. Fishermen often use these flowers as an on the go snack, but their flowers, usually not whole, are used as garnish in many local dishes, despite being slightly bitter.

The Marcotte (Crassulojasminoides oloratus) is one of the most common plants of Fontaine, especially in the salty calcareous soils of the lowlands. Because of the salty conditions of the soil, this plant has adapted by storing it inside of its non reproductive tissues, mainly its leaves. Because of this, its leaves are used as dressing in plenty of dishes, alongside its flowers, which are used more for their scent, not only in cuisine, but in many other disciplines too.

The Sweet Flower (Glycophytum pervagatus) is one of if not the most ubiquitous herbaceous plant across the continent, being able to grow from the icy tundra of Snezhnaya, to the hot deserts of Sumeru, and even the isolated lands of Inazuma. This spurge has spread across the world, both because of its incredible physiological adaptations, their varied pollinator species, and most importantly, their relationship with man. Humans have cultivated this plant for centuries for its extremely sweet fruit, and its honey-like nectar that it secretes from its enlarged, petaliform nectarines, all of which can be turned into sugar. Because of extensive agriculture of this species, it is unknown the place of origin of it, but it is thought to be native to the seasonal plains of natlan, in which they had to adapt to harsh and fast changes in environmental conditions.

[smimon]

Hello let me show you the photos I took at the most recent annual exhibition of Szopki Krakowskie (this will be a long post)

For introduction, szopka krakowska or Kraków nativity scene is a very specific form of nativity, originally it was a prop accompanying carolers who wandered from house to house singing and celebrating the birth of Christ like in many parts of Poland, but in Kraków over time they became very decorative and started incorporating elements of architecture of significant buildings of the city, figures symbolizing citizens, famous people tied to Kraków and legendary characters, and references to events of the ending year. Every December a competition is held where the prettiest szopki are selected in categories such as big/medium/small/miniature size, group projects, "off" projects etc. Here are some of my favourites :)

The "big size" category is maybe the most impressive, these constructions require a few people to carry:

But my favourites are the miniature category, they were so small that the museum prepared magnifying glasses so the visitors won't miss any details

More szopki

Some details

More moving elements, and also the white szopka, I believe its author prepares a white szopka for every year's competition, usually together with another, more traditionally colored construction. Imagine building two of these marvels every year wow

The "off" category is for szopki that differ too much from the traditional shape, form or material to be allowed in the main competition, and some of them end up very interesting. You can see for example the legendary Wawel Dragon taking up the role of the shed for the Holy Family, or a szopka that's embroidered on a folk vest (look in the mirror - it's on the back side), or a szopka made of toy bricks etc.

Speaking of embroidery, there were more of them

This szopka referenced the tragic flood of 2024 that affected southwestern Poland

This one here proves that szopki are more of a cultural than religious tradition, as it incorporates the architecture of the Old Synagogue

What else. Pigeons and an army of other birds

And Moomins are here, too!

If you enjoyed, you can buy a szopka for your home at the museum shop ^^ (prices in PLN)

I made another post about appearances of Stańczyk in this year's szopki

Also no photo but among the "off" category they showed one exhibit that consisted of a few dozen of tiny pictures of AI-generated szopki. I think that regardless of our opinions on this kind of media we can agree that it rose in significance over the year 2024 so it makes sense that the museum wanted to showcase this, but I hope next year there will be no need for that. (they were as ugly as you may imagine)

That would be all. Thank you!

[thebindingofpillo]

What are everyone's favorite animal(s)?

"Zachary", Judas, and Maggie are invited to a black tie formal what do they choose to wear? (meme answers are welcome for this one)

Not necessarily a question but imagine Apollyon being oh so very viciously torn apart by cats (AKA someone dumped a bunch of kittens on him and they're now exploring)

HI sorry it took me five billion years to reply, I hope this will suffice

Judas: da lobster. And goats. Any type of ovine actually, he was a shepherd in his first life and he’s still quite fond of the animals. He thinks sheep are a bit dumb but lovable.

Magdalene: I get the feeling she might like doves. Did you know that doves mate for life? They’re a symbol of love in many cultures, which I think would be perfect for her. And pigeons too, she loves them bc they remind her of Judas (downtrodden and with a terrible rep but actually really nice).

Azazel: he is the animal. I have no idea for him BUT I can tell you he doesn’t like shepherd dogs, because when he was still disguised as a goat and living in Judas’ flock, his dog would keep trying to bite him and drive him away from the other sheep bc he could tell Azazel wasn’t a normal goat.

Apollyon: B U G S any type of bug. This is something the Great Creative instilled in him, since He loves bugs too. If he had to pick a favorite bug, probably a beetle. There’s a lot of those. Or a roly-poly. Those are cute. His second favorite animal is humans :)

Isaac: Cats (duh) he’s very fond of big chunky breeds but will never be able to afford one so he just picked up a couple of kittens from a local shelter some time ago. Here’s a link

Bethany: I think it would be very funny if she liked an animal usually associated with demonic things, so I think goats and Jacob sheep would be her favorite animals. I was worried this would make her a bit too similar to Judas but a friend (hi Jay hiiii) pointed out this could be thematically significant because they’re going to end up as found family anyway and something something like father like daughter. And also Augusto has horns kinda like a Jacob sheep, it’s all connected.

Cain: I don’t think he’d have a favorite animal tbh. Probably something basic, like dogs (his first wife definitely had a hunting dog) He does like earthworms tho! Means the soil is healthy.

Lilith: Likes cows bc she likes beef. Her favorite animal is one she can eat. Deer too, but that’s a bit more expensive.

Eve: likes unconventional pets. Has a pet snake but I don’t think snakes are her all time favorite animal. She definitely likes birds but crows are too easy, so I’m going to say her favorite animal is either the humble duck or the majestic owl.

Samson: I like the idea of brick shithouse Samson having a soft spot for smaller, cuter animals, like mice or hamsters. And chicks. He probably begged his mom for a hamster when he was a kid. Now he’s an adult and could technically buy himself a hamster or a mouse, but he’d be too afraid of his mother blowing up at him. And also, he’s a real big guy, there’s always the risk (in his mind) he’ll crush the little creatures in his hands, or accidentally kill them in some other way, which would absolutely destroy him.

Lazarus: he likes rats and lizards. Would love to get an iguana one day, but he’s not yet ready to take care of another living being. He’s already struggling with helping out Bethany, and she’s a grown ahh woman.

Eden: The entire concept of a favorite animal is pretty foreign to them, they don’t really understand it. If they had to choose they’d probably reply with whatever animal comes to mind first, even humans. Humans are technically animals, and Eden likes them very much, even if their approach to humans is more akin to a kid lifting up a log and watching all the bugs skitter away.

Jacob: his favorite animals have always been dinosaurs bc he’s a nerrrrrd /j lol. His favorite dinosaurs are the parasaurolophos bc funny head, and the troodon, bc that was MY favorite dinosaur when I was a kid.

Esau: a friend jokingly suggested he’d like snails and slugs but honestly, I can see him. Another brick shithouse that loves little creatures… Maybe he likes them because they don’t bother him too much and they’re easy to take care of. And also they’re cute with their :3 faces. Kid Esau definitely spent a lot of time just laying down in the grass, looking at the bugs.

Edith: (when she was alive) either cats or donkeys. She had a very utilitarian view of animals, and liked the most useful ones. Cats kept her house free of mice and donkeys helped her and Lot with transportation (I had an idea that Lot was a merchant).

“Zachary” Judas and Maggie are invited to a formal black tie event, what do they wear?

Ta daaaa! This took way longer than I’d like to admit and I don’t even like it that much. Anyway Magdalene would definitely go for a simple dress such as the one in the pic. Sophisticated enough to look cool, but still comfy. And while she doesn’t really like wearing boring colors like grey or black, she will manage for an evening, especially if she wants to make a good impression, or if it’s for something important (like idk an art exhibition, or a meeting with a publisher). She might add a little touch of color here and there tho. And Azazel will do her makeup, that’s non-negotiable.

Judas would very much Die if he had to wear a tie, since he can’t stand anything around his neck, but he would still try his best to look decent. His biggest fear in that sitution would be to accidentally embarrass Maggie, so giving a nice impression is VITAL. Azazel will also offer to do his makeup, and depending on his mood, Judas might even accept.

“Zachary” is another thing entirely because he would *hate* dressing up to go somewhere. It would bring back too many ugly memories, and he generally doesn’t like stuffy, uptight situations. He probably wouldn’t even go to such an event but if his partners really need his presence there he’ll try his best. As for the clothes… it depends I guess? He’ll dress up nicely for a really important event (idk like his wedding I guess) otherwise he’d prefer keeping things casual.

As for the last question, Apollyon wouldn’t really know what to do with the kitties so he’d just stay still and let them climb all over him :)

They’re having so much fun.

[giantologist]

A carrier pigeon has dropped off a letter!

(Sorry in advance if ya don't do questions like these! :'D Thought to send an ask in a fashionable fashion and hope submissions still work- )

CC:

Greetings Professor J. Finch,

I trust this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to you with great interest in your renowned research. My curiosity has been piqued by a topic that holds personal significance to me, a friend, an acquaintance of mine – the intriguing realm of giant culture.

His particular interest comes from the fact they have a rather terrible curse that causes him to have emotionally tied growth spurts. He is a prince from a kingdom I cannot safely expose and has been in confinement for several years. While he has been taken care of and isn’t in any immediate danger to my knowledge, he has been considering if he would be better suited among giants. However, I do not know if a human like him could fit in with their species or if it’s worth reaching out.

He certainly doesn’t belong with humans anymore.  

In light of this, I humbly seek your guidance and counsel. I am eager to learn about the broader spectrum of giants' attitudes towards those who experience shifts in size. His foremost desire is to understand his options, and your candid insights would be immensely valued.

I extend my gratitude for your consideration of this matter. Kindly direct your response to my associate's address, and I shall ensure the information reaches its intended recipient.

Yours sincerely,

Concerned anonymous.

~~~

Dear Concerned Anonymous,

My, what a concerning condition. I can likely see just how stressful it must be for you the person in question. Humans are not very tolerant when it comes to the different and unknown, as I can attest to greatly. I am humbled that you think I am the one to reach out to, and for that I thank you.

If one such as this individual were to seek refuge amongst giants, I would strongly believe that they would find solace. Most giants, at least those accustomed to human contact, would revel in the idea of a friend or lodger that could change size, as it would likely be seen as a sign of strength, something which they, as a species, hold in high regard. As long as shrinking isn't also an issue, as you might see how being mere inches around one so large may be dangerous, it sounds to me like a splendid idea.

I shall attach a list of my contacts in the giant world, some of my friends that I know will either accept your acquaintance with open arms, or put you in contact with those who will if they are unable to care for the prince. Do bear in mind that the size disparity between their subspecies is of a greater range than any other mammal, so it should be all too easy to accept a size shifter into their homes and hearts.

I do hope you your acquaintance finds the people they need to accept them as the wonderful and blessed person they are.

Professor J Finch

[homeofhousechickens]

Why were pigeons abandoned? I’m assuming because technology replaced them but I can’t find a source

There wasn't a big need for them after the war and pigeons are culturally significant to a lot of people. They were a cheap source of food and fertilizer but (i know how I'm going to sound when I say this and I apologize) but my theory is the government did it on purpose to not only take a very useful livestock from the common knowledge of the American people but to also purposefully sow hate against different cultures.

[rising-above-stars]

aaaaa your reblog reminded me: i love kakapos so much that i did an entire presentation on them in high school but i didn't know about takahē until recently, are there any other cool new zealand animals that you like??

yo, that's so cool! And yes! I love all our birds but here are some favourites. This might end up as a long-ish post.

The first bird owns my entire heart but is unfortunately extinct, and that is the Huia. I was told about them because my aunt uses huia imagery a lot in her art and I did an art study on them. Traditionally, they were used a lot in Maori cultur such as their tail feathers held great significance as symbols of friendship and respect. They were also used as accessories. However, I believe they quickly became extinct after Europeans arrived due to deforestation and over-hunting. Owning part of a huia bird became a high fashionable demand (I could have this wrong), and female huia beaks were set in gold as broaches.

(Male huia in the front, female huia at the back)

Closely related to huia is the Kōkako. "In Māori myth, the kōkako filled its wattles with water and brought it to Maui as he fought the sun. Maui rewarded the bird by making its legs long and slender, enabling it to bound through the forest with ease." (Department of Conservation). I just think they're really neat.

Fantail (or pīwakawaka) aren't necessarily native but they're very common. I love them and they low-key remind me of fairies for reasons I can't quite explain.

Kākā and Kea are part of the same family. Kākā are large parrots and they're pretty neat and live more in forests, keas are little shits but super intelligent and are alpine birds. You often hear stories of keas picking at rubber seals on cars or windscreen wipers.

(L: Kākā R: Kea)

I cannot make a post about New Zealand animals without mentioning the kiwi. There are about 5 species, I think: Brown Kiwi, Great spotted kiwi/roroa, Little spotted kiwi, Rowi, and Tokoeka. When I was a kid, I needed to have music or something to fall asleep and one of the cassette tapes my parents used to play had a story called 'how the kiwi lost its wings'. To sum up, the Tāne (atua/got of forests and birds) asked the birds for volunteers to live on the forest floors to eat the bugs or something. The kiwi was the only one to volunteer after all the other birds refused. So Tāne shrunk the kiwis wings and made their beak longer.

(Image is of the little spotted kiwi)

Morepork/ruru! These are owls and they're super cool! Occasionally, I'll hear one or two at night. They're very common and one of the only birds on this list that isn't under immediate threat of extinction.

Pūkeko are swamphens. When I was a kid, I learnt about takahe before I learnt about Pūkeko, so when I first saw one I got excited and called it a takahe. But they're quite common, my siblings and I would make a game of counting how many Pūkekos we see on the way to/from our grandparents. As swamphens, they're usually wetland birds. But due to the loss of habitats, they've adapted to other environments such as paddocks and croplands. But they're primarily swamp birds.

I would see wax-eye/tauhou birds a lot in the back gardens. They're small olive green birds with a white ring around their eyes. Their name in te reo (tauhou) translates to 'stranger' or more literally, 'new arrival'.

Tūī are another favourite. These guys are honey eaters, typically eating from flowers. They're also songbirds and can mimic songs. They're quite common as well, and have a very distinctive call. You often hear them before you see them.

I think there's a limit of 10 photos so I can't add anymore but there's also the New Zealand Wood Pigeon, or Kererū. These guys are gorgeous too. They also mainly eat fruits and flowers. I don't know if this is correct, but I think I remember someone saying that these birds sometimes get drunk off of the fruits or flowers they eat. They were historically a major food source for Māori, and we're considered a taonga (treasure).

And I guess these count as birds since one species won the New Zealand Bird of the Year in 2021, but we have two species of bats! The long-tail bat and the short-tail bat.

Also Tuataras! According to the DoC (Department of Conservation) website, "Tuatara are a rare reptile found only in New Zealand. They are the last survivors of an order of reptiles that thrived in the age of the dinosaurs." I just think they're super neat.

[fluentisonus]

"Monuments and heritage sites are too frequently viewed as time capsules for which perceived significance derives from their original function and period of construction and primary use: the glory days effectively define the monument and set the parameters of present day management, public presentation, and research agendas. Sites and monuments are often pigeon-holed, branded, and carefully circumscribed by chronological and thematic parameters that allow for simple and digestable messaging, but this practice establishes and reinforces a reductionist perspective in which only certain periods and functions are seen to really matter. This perspective also artificially elides time, creating the false impression that archaeological research is able to compress centuries or millennia of chronological overburden in order to bring today’s experts and interested public into contact with the (supposedly) most significant period(s) in a site’s past. ... As a result, we become blind to the long and interesting lives and afterlives of these sites and monuments that, sadly, become bereft of biography in terms of research and public presentation."

Darrell J. Rohl, "Place Theory, Genealogy, and the Cultural Biography of Roman Monuments", Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Theoretical Roman Archaeology Conference

[rewajewelery]

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[ghanatrails]

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[silentium-symphony]

care to tell us more about pigeons >:) ?

omfg i thought you'd never ask >:)

for thousands and thousands of years, pigeons have been at humanity's side as messengers, beloved pets, and holy symbols. going back to the messenger thing, pigeons had been used extensively during the World Wars to communicate between different battle fronts. i highly recommend reading up on the story of Cher Ami, the most decorated homing pigeon in U.S. history who saved a battalion of almost 200 men during WWI.

BUT ANYWAYS, for the longest time pigeons were beloved companions to people in one way or another. but technological advancements and societal/cultural shifts meant shunting away the old, leading to the release/escape of so many pigeons. many had their lofts torn down, leaving them to fend for themselves when they had relied on humans for so long.

ofc, nature always finds a way and they were able to survive without humans directly helping them, but bc of their history, close proximity to civilization was inevitable. pigeons became 'nuisances' for just trying to survive in major metropolitan areas.

we literally BRED THEM TO BE COMFORTABLE WITH HUMANS. and now we despise them, abandoned them in every sense of the word--cast them off as nothing but dirty pests that should be culled.

disease transmission is def a concern, but it's quite rare for individuals to contract them--the only people who are at risk are those who have a compromised immune system.

and yes they do poop everywhere, i can see how that would be annoying, but they're birds. birds. you can't get mad at them for carrying out natural biological processes.

SO IN CONCLUSION, these once beloved birds who have played significant roles in the cultures of long-forgotten empires and thriving modern civilizations, these intelligent birds who have served as humanity's communication system since FOREVER, these gorgeous birds bred for their beauty and grace and represent a universal symbol of peace, are considered ugly vermin--rats with wings--bc they dare live within our human spaces even though we've purposely bred them to. after we have grown tired of them. after we had no more use for them.

these once celebrated, cherished birds forced to make nests out of screws and nails.

[godsopenwound]

If we are to survive, we must learn a new way to live, or re-learn an old way. There have existed, and for the time being still exist, many cultures whose members refuse to cut the vocal cords of the planet, and refuse to enter into the deadening deal which we daily accept as part of living. It is perhaps significant that prior to contact with Western Civilization many of these cultures did not have rape, nor did they have child abuse (the Okanagans of what is now British Columbia, to provide just one example, had neither word nor concept in their language corresponding to the abuse of a child. They did have a word corresponding to the violation of a woman: literally translated it means "someone looked at me in a way I don't like"). It is perhaps significant as well that these cultures did not drive the passenger pigeon to extinction, nor the salmon, the wood bison, the sea mink, the Labrador heath hen, the Eskimo curlew, the Taipei tree frog. Would that we could say the same. It is perhaps significant that members of these cultures listen attentively (as though their lives depend on it, which of course they do) to what plants, animals, rocks, rivers, and stars have to say, and that these cultures have been able to do what we can only dream of, which is to live in dynamic equilibrium with the rest of the world.

The task ahead of us is awesome, to meet human needs without imperiling life on the planet.

— Derrick Jensen, A Language Older Than Words

[who-is-page]

Hello! I watched your anti-otherkin lecture after my partner linked one of your otherkin history posts. Wanted to express appreciation of how well done that lecture was, even while I'm struggling to absorb the info. I haven't seen anything take anti-otherkin rhetoric so seriously before (starkly illustrating how violent it is), nor have I seen such a thorough illustration of cultural Xtianity/the American Civic Religion. The Thanksgiving turkey as animal sacrifice blew my brain wide open (1/2)

Anyway, I wanted to ask, do you have a link to that essay? Or a title, so that I can go find and read it for myself. I'd thought I knew what the ACR entailed, and that specific example still caught me completely off guard and made me want to learn more. Thanks for your work and expertise! (2/2)

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AAAA it's immensely delightful to hear that my lecture was so useful! My question is, which essay are you precisely looking for? My religious studies bachelor's thesis that the lecture was founded on, "Dragons, Wolves, and Elves, Oh My!: The Larger Implications of Outsider Interpretations and Intercommunity Discourse Surrounding the Otherkin Community" or the essay I did on animal sacrifice during college in 2019, "Turkeys and Goats: The Significance of Religious Animal Sacrifice"? The first isn't public online for personal reasons, but I'm willing to share it if you email me directly at invisibleotherkin@gmail.com; the second is (like several other essays, such as my one about pigeons and humans in semi-religious settings) unlisted on my website because i keep waffling about if I want to put it up or not with my other essays. You can find it here.

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Best Places To Visit In Lebanon For First Timers

Lebanon offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that is sure to captivate first-time visitors. Here are some of the best places to visit in Lebanon for first-timers:

Beirut: Start your journey in the vibrant capital city of Beirut. Explore the bustling streets of the downtown area, visit historical sites like the Roman Baths, marvel at the iconic Pigeon Rocks, and savor the diverse culinary scene.

Byblos: Discover the ancient city of Byblos, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Explore the well-preserved archaeological site, visit the Crusader Castle, and stroll along the charming old souks.

Baalbek: Journey to Baalbek, home to some of the most impressive Roman ruins in the world. Marvel at the massive Temple of Jupiter and the intricately carved Temple of Bacchus, which showcase the architectural prowess of the ancient Romans.

Jeita Grotto: Explore the natural wonder of Jeita Grotto, a mesmerizing cave system with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Take a boat ride through the lower grotto and walk through the upper grotto, admiring the captivating rock formations.

Harissa: Take a cable car ride to the mountain town of Harissa, overlooking the bay of Jounieh. Visit the iconic Our Lady of Lebanon statue, enjoy panoramic views, and explore the charming streets.

Cedars of God: Journey to the picturesque Qadisha Valley and discover the majestic Cedars of God. These ancient cedar trees hold cultural and historical significance and provide a tranquil setting for hiking and nature exploration.

These destinations in Lebanon offer a mix of history, natural beauty, and cultural experiences, providing an unforgettable introduction to this beautiful country.