fraction of the rich history and works of art on display at these museums, all located in the capital , and hope to promote increased patronage of institutions that foster interest in The Mailman Lebanese heritage and culture. Heroes of Independence Becomes On the occasion of Lebanese a Teacher Independence Day, LibanPost debuted 15 postal stamps featuring the founding fathers of the Lebanese Republic. These ibanPost’s championing of Lebanese culture historical icons, who struggled together L at home and abroad to end the French Mandate and establish an independent country, serve as an example of what can be achieved when Lebanese work together in unity As the national postal company of pride and interest in ’s rich Boustany) government ministers (Leila toward a common goal. The collection Lebanon, LibanPost is a facilitator for history and diverse culture. el-Solh Hamadeh and Wafaa el-Dika not only celebrates and preserves the shipping needs of all Lebanese, Hamza), lawyer (Nina Trad), medical Lebanon’s history, but also acts as an both at home and within the diaspora. Women Pioneers graduate from the American University educational tool to help the country’s Founded in 1996, the company is LibanPost sought to trumpet the of Beirut (Adma Ilyas Abu Shadid) and younger generations and diaspora known as a pioneer for its efforts in important contribution of Lebanese engineer to join the Syndicate (Saniyyah learn about the achievements of their rehabilitating the country’s destroyed women in the country’s history with Zaytoun). The stamps were debuted forefathers. postal infrastructure in a ceremony organized and later expanding into in conjunction with the Education for a Brighter governmental service American University of Future facilitation, currently Beirut and attended by With LibanPost handing 20 million delivering two million Lebanon’s Minister of shipments and 2,000 tons of mail formalities annually on Women’s Affairs Jean annually, stamps are sent across all behalf of citizens to 12 Ogasapian, who used the of Lebanon and serve as a gateway to different ministries. And occasion to advocate for the connect the Lebanese homeland with through LibanPost’s increased participation of expatriate communities worldwide. commemorate stamp women in decision-making Within this large audience, LibanPost’s collections, this versatile across all institutions. stamps serve as a source of pride company is quickly and a tool to enhance awareness becoming synonymous Lebanon’s Top surrounding Lebanon’s history and with something else: a Explorer culture. The educational aspect within promoter of Lebanese LibanPost’s third recently the commemorative stamps is a noble culture and history released collection honored service to all Lebanese, generating worldwide. adventurer Maxime Chaya interest in Lebanon’s past among the Chaya’s drive and exploits around the in recognition of his country’s youth and members of the world serve as a perfect representation A postal stamp serves achievements diaspora. It is only through education for the universal nature and global as so much more than in the name of Lebanon. In and a respect for the achievements of reach of LibanPost, and of the success simply a government 2006, Chaya planted the the past that societies can work toward Lebanese communities have achieved in duty used to send mail Lebanese flag on Mount building a brighter future, and here every far-flung corner of the globe. domestically or abroad. Everest after completing in Lebanon, the country’s favorite Stamps are also pieces the mailman has become an invaluable of art that bear images Challenge. The daredevil Cultural Treasures teacher. intrinsically related to later went on to complete Debuting in late May in celebration of the soul of their country the Three Poles Challenge, International Museum Day, Libanpost’s of origin, leading them a rowing voyage across latest commemorative stamp collection to be popular collectable the from highlighted three of Lebanon’s top cultural souvenirs. Australia to , cultural exhibitions: With four of its latest commemorative their “Pioneering Women” collection. and, in a world first, a cycling journey the National Museum (archaeology), stamp collections, LibanPost, a private The stamps featured six of the country’s across the Empty Quarter of the Arabian Mim Museum (minerals) and Sursock company (or a PPP modelled company), ‘‘first timers’’, including the first woman Peninsula. Museum (modern and contemporary is taking the leading in championing Member of Parliament (Myrna al- art). The stamps display just a small