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Paths to Peace: Refugee Musicians

Jan 1, 2021
1 min read

(BBC WORLD NEWS)


Over 1 million Syrian refugees have found asylum in Lebanon - and it's estimated half of those fleeing Syria's brutal civil war are children. Professor Bettany Hughes travels to Beirut and to the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon to visit a music project 'teaching souls to sing again' thanks to traditional music. In the classroom, Bettany meets the young students who have lived through trauma but are now experiencing the age-old therapeutic power of music.

 

She visits families in the Beqaa refugee camps to learn how music is impacting on their lives and attends a concert given by the young refugee musicians in Beirut, experiencing first-hand the hope and the healing power of art.



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Роман Грицюк
Sep 29

Для регулярного читання зберіг собі кілька різних ресурсів. Часто дивлюся теми про харчування, здоров’я та психологію на Lifehata, там ще багато матеріалів про стосунки й повсякденні питання. Сучасні цифрові напрями зручно переглядати на Infovayb, теми про стиль і догляд — на Vrazhay, практичні рішення — на Poradka, а для різнопланового читання ще використовую Sutovychok.

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Infosaray
Sep 16

Коли цікавлюся новою темою, мені подобається почати з доступного пояснення. Саме тому іноді дивлюся по посиланню, а потім уже переходжу до більш спеціалізованих джерел.

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gestmok
Aug 06

This was a deeply moving and inspiring story. I really appreciated how "Paths to Peace: Refugee Musicians" highlights the healing power of music for young Syrian refugees who have experienced the trauma of conflict and displacement. The article beautifully shows that music is more than entertainment—it can restore hope, preserve cultural identity, build confidence, and create meaningful connections within communities. Seeing children rediscover joy and self-expression through traditional music is a powerful reminder of how the arts can support resilience and healing even in the most difficult circumstances. After reading inspiring stories about culture and human resilience like this, I usually unwind with Pizza Edition Music Games because they offer fun browser games that I can play instantly without downloading anything. Thank…

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IO Skribbl
IO Skribbl
Jul 22

I find it to be really high-quality content Skribbl IO. I've saved it to my bookmarks and can't wait to read more articles. How are you doing?

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Mick Tom
Mick Tom
Jul 06

This project is a wonderful reminder that hope can grow even in difficult circumstances. Thank you for sharing these inspiring stories. Platforms like ubg123 are also a fun way to unwind online.

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