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Voices for Gaza: An artistic initiative in France to make the voices of Gazans heard

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In a recent cultural event, you will learn today about the initiative "Voices for Gaza" launched by the cultural campaign for peace in response to the ongoing violence in France. Get to know about the concert that Lebanese artist Hiba Tawaji is preparing with music composer Ossama Rahbani at the Olympia Persian Hall. This large musical event is scheduled for the 29th of May in Paris, where surprises are awaiting the French and Lebanese audiences. The concert will feature a selection of songs in Lebanese, classical Arabic, and English. It will showcase the longstanding collaboration between Hiba Tawaji and Ibrahim Maalouf, discussing their artistic partnership over the years and the impact of geographical distance on their artistic collaboration in the world of music. The event aims to entertain and enlighten the audience with a blend of diverse music and languages, creating a powerful and memorable experience for all attendees.


Hollywood stars shine at Cannes Film Festival

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In a new episode of the program "Mawaid" on Dot Com, viewers were updated on the highlights of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The episode began with a discussion about the film "Raw Diamonds" directed by French director Lydia Togutou, which follows the story of a 19-year-old girl living in southern France, seeking love and fast fame through desperate attempts to join reality TV shows. The show also highlighted the return of Hollywood stars to the Cannes Film Festival after a long absence, showcasing their presence and impact on the event. The program also touched upon the resurgence of American cinema after a period of stagnation, with Hollywood giants showcasing their talent at Cannes. The episode also mentioned the American films competing in the festival this year, including "Mega Plus" by Francis Ford Coppola and Kevin Costner's directorial debut. The episode also featured a discussion about actress Meryl Streep's impressive career and multiple Oscar wins, as well as her receiving the prestigious Honorary Golden Palm award at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Finally, the episode touched upon the selection of American actress and director Greta Gerwig as a jury member for the competition, making her the first female filmmaker to achieve such recognition at Cannes.