22-November... Lebanese Independence Day...


Lebanon's liberation from French mandate in 1943 was observed as Lebanese Independence Day on this day (22-nov)...

The day symbolizes the culmination of the Lebanese people's struggle for sovereignty and self-determination...  The achievement is rooted in the unwavering spirit of independence, uniting diverse communities under a shared national identity...  

The celebration includes parades, flag hoisting ceremonies, and cultural events, fostering a sense of patriotism and pride...

Lebanese Postal Administration marked the 70th Lebanese Independence Day by issuing a 1000 Lebanese pound postage stamp in 2013...  This intricately designed stamp showcases the the country's National Flag, characterized by a horizontal triband of red, white, and red ; adorned with the emblematic green Lebanese Cedar tree... 

The text in Arabic (more or less) on the stamp translates to... 

              (الذكرى السبعون لاستقلال لبنان) - 70th anniversary of Lebanon's Independence
              (1000 ل.ل) - 1000 Lebanese pound

The text in French on the stamp translates to... 

             70ème Anniversaire de l'indépendance - 70th Anniversary of Independence
           1000 LL - 1000 Lebanese pound 
           Liban - Lebanon

This stamp can be collected under the themes: 


(a) Independence Day...
(b) Flag / National Flag...
(c) Multi-lingual stamps...

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