A grand ceremony attended by more than  eight hundred fifty (850) Elderly  from different parts of Lebanon, was held by Kibarouna NGO  to celebrate ” Grandparents' Day ” on Friday June 25 in” Kasr Al Mo’tamarat”.

This yearly event , so  much waited for, by many Elderly organizations and Institutions  was really remarkable. The performance of the Classical Music Brass Band of the Internal Security Forces ( ISF)  captured everyone’s heart.  The Famous Star  Grace Dib, and many other singers,dabke dancers, poets, and speakers were there to  wish,  all Grandparents of Lebanon, a Happy Day and to assert that they are advocate of the Elderly's  rights. The Ceremony  was eagerly  presented by the very eloquent and popular Miss Grace Al Rayess.   

An impressive speech was delivered , by Kibarouna’ president, Mrs. Henriette Haddad. Her voice restlessly called the Nation to take action: to care and protect the Elderly population of Lebanon. Her words acknowledged over and over the values of the Elderly citizens and their role in preserving the country and the culture of Lebanon.

Mrs. Haddad also presented the activities held by the Kibarouna NGO volunteers  : A weekly club, workshops, Grandparents’ day  yearly celebration, and the Summer Camp. Mrs. Haddad adressed many heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and donors.

A highlight of the ceremony, was Kibarouna presenting awards and flowers to all the contributors to the Event and to more than twenty five directors of institutions who serve the Elderly with tireless devotion.

By Evienoula K. El Assad

Vice -President

Kibarouna