St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church, Dayton, Ohio is proud to sponsor their 13th annual Dayton Lebanese Festival!! The festival features authentic Middle-Eastern traditional dancing, belly dancing by Conchi and her dance troupe Alhambra There is a full menu of authentic hand made Lebanese foods of kibbee, kafta, marinated garlic chicken, falafel, shawarma, tabouli salad, stuffed grape leaves, humus dip, homemade Middle-Eastern mountain bread with zhata seasoning and a variety fresh delicious Lebanese pastries. Also providing a large selection of Middle-Eastern gifts, hip scarves and music CD's; cultural displays and a number of arts and crafts vendor booths. There will be a laser light and music show on the RiverScape levee at 10:00PM Saturday night. On Sunday, August 27th at 9:30am we will be providing a Maronite-Rite, Eastern Catholic Mass celebrated by St. Ignatius' Pastor, Reverand Pierre Bassil, in English, Arabic and Aramaic-Syriac language (the language spoken by Jesus Christ and one of the oldest Eucharistic prayers in the Catholic Church.) We are pleased to also provide a variety of ice cold beverages including imported Lebanese beer and wine. Amusement rides, attractions and games also will be available for everyone's enjoyment. EVERYONE WELCOME! Come rain or shine - as most activities will be featured under a large tent! Experience the hospitality of Dayton's Lebanese and Middle-Eastern community!
