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BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON—

In some of the most volatile parts of Lebanon where a constant
flow of refugees cross the border from Syria, one industry continues to flourish against the odds.

Lebanese winemakers say because they survived a brutal civil war in the 1970s and 1980s, they can survive anything. 
Ramzi Ghosn, the CEO of Massaya, a "boutique" winery says selling wine internationally is like exporting Lebanese culture, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Oct. 29, 2014. (VOA/H. Murdock)Ramzi Ghosn, the CEO of Massaya, a "boutique" winery says selling wine internationally is like exporting Lebanese culture, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, Oct. 29, 2014. (VOA/H. Murdock)

Like fellow winemakers in the region, Ramzi Ghosn, one of the owners of Massaya, a small winery in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, says exporting their product also means exporting their culture.

“You know, wine is not about just a product. It’s about the people behind the wine that makes a difference," said Ghosn.

Ghosn says he was born during the throws of Lebanon’s civil war and, like many young people, he left the country to study and work abroad.

"But instead of settling abroad, we decided to come back to our country because we think we have a different culture, a different personality here," he said.

By making uniquely Lebanese wines he shows buyers Lebanon’s unique beauty, which is usually overshadowed in the news by conflicts in the Middle East.



1. What is the cause of refugees crossing the border?
indrustri -because in the country continues to grow (Agis dadi)

2.Who mayasa store owner?
-Ramzi Ghosn (Asep Sopian)

3.Where ramzi Ghosn set up his shop?
-lebanon (kiki andriki)

4.When brutal civil war?
-tahuin 1970-1980 (nana Atim Sujana)

5. why many young people are leaving the place
-because for studying and working abroad (Rahman)

6. HOW interested in products that consumption of wine?
-with a unique way of giving beauty (Asep 2)