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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)

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 In Sumatra lived a very hard working farmers. It was his own life alone. Every day they come to work to work the plantations and fish with no tirelessly. This is done to meet their needs daily.

One day the father went to the river near the place of residence, it means searching for courses: fish today. Armed with only a hook, bait and fish, they also go directly to the river. After Arriving at the river, directly father threw. While waiting for the fish to eat father prayed, "O sharp, I hope a lot of fish today." A few seconds after praying, just hook the cast seem to sway. It immediately attracted . Dad was so nice, because the obtainment very large fish and beautiful.

After a few seconds staring at the fish catch, the father was very surprised. Apparently the fish they catch it speak. "Please do not eat me sir !! Let me live, "cried the fish. Without much Tanya, catch the fish directly back into the water again. After returning the fish to the water, I'm more surprised, because the fish suddenly turned into a very beautiful woman.

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After some time, they got married, farmer and his wife finally happiness increases, because the farmer's wife gave birth to a baby boy. Their children grow up to be a very handsome son and stronger, but there are habits that make people wonder. The children always feel hungry and never feel full. All food ration  without waste.

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