This edition’s recipe is the savoury and delicious Mehshee Sleeh, a very popular Lebanese meal that can be adapted to stuff most vegetables. This recipe has been very kindly provided by our very own Madam Secretary Mrs Petra Fakhry. Sahtein!Kaak is an all-time favourite biscuit in most (if not all) Lebanese families and households. For many, a cup of ahqui tastes even better with kaak on the side. This fabulous recipe is by Elaine Riachi handed down to her daughter, Samia, and to all her friends and neighbours. It has also appeared in the Sahtain Recipe Book.
The WLCU Sydney has a Main Committee as well as a specialised Youth Committee which is predominantly focussed on catering to the interests and supporting the needs of the younger generations of our community.
The World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) of Sydney will be presenting its Annual HSC Distinguished Achievers Awards to our Australian Lebanese youth, who have achieved outstanding results in the 2021 HSC. This includes all students with Lebanese ancestry, on either side of their family.
In preparation for the resumption of the World Cup, Coach Michael Cheika gathered his team on Sunday 6th February in Sydney, to re-start their campaign for victory in late 2022. WLCU President, Dr Shane Geha, was invited to attend the lunch and help inspire the players for their campaign.
In this article we explore the wonderous accomplishments and ground-breaking achievements of the famous Lebanese diplomat and writer, Dr Charles Malik.
Lebanon boasts such wonderful pies (“fatayer”), whether meat or vegetable, dating back to ancient times. They are the basis of the modern-day Australian meat pie, sausage rolls and Cornish pasties. These spinach pies are the ideal snack, mezza or meal – who knew that spinach could taste so remarkable!
Mr Cedric Barakat is the wonderful Youth President for WLCU Sydney. In this article, Cedric provides a personal account of his connection with Lebanon, as well as his interests and aspirations for the future.
Sydney, along with New South Wales and Melbourne, has recently embarked on “re-opening” after several months in a covid-induced lockdown. At this time, it seems fitting to reflect on the much-loved, famous Lebanese traditional dance which is an essential component in many happy gatherings and celebrations.
Sydney, along with New South Wales and Melbourne, has recently embarked on “re-opening” after several months in a covid-induced lockdown. At this time, it seems fitting to reflect on the much-loved, famous Lebanese traditional dance which is an essential component in many happy gatherings and celebrations.