Mark Your Calendar: On the Move Exhibition and Souk El Hima

Through the generous contribution of the European Union, UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, and the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon – SPNL in collaboration with the Municipality of Jbeil and the Municipal Cultural Center of Byblos cordially invites you to participate in the event of

On the Move Exhibition and Souk El Hima

• Venue: Municipal Cultural Center of Byblos
• Date: From Wednesday 10 December to Sunday 14 December 2014
• Official Opening of the exhibition is on Friday 12 December 2014 6.00 p.m
• R.S.V.P: https://www.facebook.com/events/309586402564515/
• For confirmation Please Contact
• Shalimar Sinno +961 76 987772   ssinno@spnl.org
• Cultural Center +961 9 946888 howayekreine@hotmail.com

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