The Station

In the heart of historic Mar Mikhael in Beirut lies a bustling train station. Circulating through countless towns and cities all throughout Lebanon, this train is not merely a form of transportation. It became the heart of Beirut, the heart of Lebanon—connecting all regions and people of different cultures and traditions. It became a lifestyle, a routine, a way for people from all around Lebanon to join together.

Located precisely where the train station was, an apartment building housed people of all towns and cities for years—from the North to the South and everywhere in between. Passengers came and went from their hometowns, journeying through Lebanon the way it is meant to be experienced. One day, a young man from Sour moved in, followed by a family from Anjar. Then came an old woman from Jounieh, a couple from Byblos, a teenager from Beirut, a young girl from Tripoli, and a middle-aged man from Burj Hammoud. These neighbors quickly befriended one another, passing each other in the halls. These short greetings soon turned into strong friendships, and those friendships soon developed, creating unforgettable memories.

Spending their days sipping coffee in the downstairs garden and their nights in the bustling restaurants and pubs of Mar Mikhael, the sounds of laughter, clinking glasses, and pure joy echoed through the streets and the halls of the apartment building. Welcoming new faces at the station’s stop, it bound everyone together, constructing a life filled with unforgettable memories in our beloved, unique Lebanon.

People came and went from that apartment building, yet the love and joy shared within remained. It transformed Lebanon into our home, a place for anyone, from locals to foreigners, to call home. It allowed individuals from all corners of Lebanon and the world to immerse themselves in the enduring essence of our beloved country.