• A vendor empties freshly picked cherries from a box during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    A vendor empties freshly picked cherries from a box during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • A vendor makes cotton candy for a customer during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    A vendor makes cotton candy for a customer during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • Freshly picked cherries are packed in boxes for sale at Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    Freshly picked cherries are packed in boxes for sale at Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • Freshly picked cherries are packed in boxes for sale at Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    Freshly picked cherries are packed in boxes for sale at Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • A woman poses with cherries during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    A woman poses with cherries during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • Members of a music band play as they march during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    Members of a music band play as they march during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • A laborer works at a traditional clay pots during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    A laborer works at a traditional clay pots during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • A laborer works at a traditional clay pots during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    A laborer works at a traditional clay pots during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • Sweet cherries are seen during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    Sweet cherries are seen during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • A man takes a picture of cherries with his cell phone during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    A man takes a picture of cherries with his cell phone during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • Freshly picked cherries are packed in boxes for sale at Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    Freshly picked cherries are packed in boxes for sale at Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
  • A woman poses as she carries a cherry basket during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA
    A woman poses as she carries a cherry basket during Cherry Day in the village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon. EPA

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Lebanon celebrates Cherry Day in Hammana – in pictures

The village in southeast Beirut is known for its cherries and has a yearly festival to celebrate

Evelyn Lau
Evelyn Lau
Abu Dhabi

June 17, 2019

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The village of Hammana, southeast of Beirut, is known for its cherries with its blossoming becoming a yearly event that has been celebrated for the last 50 years. The village has 7,000 residents and is home to 10 cherry farms – all of which are family owned. Hammana Cherry Day took place on June 16 and featured live music as well as games and activities including cherry picking.

Click through the gallery above to see more photos from the event

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