"As the soil, however rich it may be, cannot be productive without cultivation, so the mind without culture can never produce good fruit.” (Roman Philosopher)
Since 1982, FRANSABANK, and under the management of Messers. Adnan and Adel Kassar, has been a prime supporter of cultural activities in Lebanon.
Rehabilitation of Koura Square
FRANSABANK donated a sum of USD 100,000 to the rehabilitation of Koura Square in Tripoli, North Lebanon. The project was named Koura Plaza and intends to restore and rehabilitate the traditional buildings’ facades of Koura. This reflects the institution’s social responsibility and its direct indulgence in the Lebanese economic, social and cultural activities.
The Beirut Theater
FRANSABANK has provided, in 1993 and following the end of the war in Lebanon, funds to the rehabilitation of the oldest theatre in Lebanon, "The Beirut Theatre". It has also been providing funds to support the activities of this theatre for the past few years.
Lebanese National Museum
FRANSABANK has sponsored the complete rehabilitation and refurbishing of the Lebanese National Museum. This museum had been completely destroyed during the war period in Lebanon.
"Jabal" Jeunes Artistes des Beaux Arts du Liban
FRANSABANK organizes and supports JABAL "Jeunes Artistes des Beaux Arts du Liban" artistic exhibition for the 8th consecutive Year. FRANSABANK’s main contribution to culture has been through the annual sponsorship of JABAL art Exhibitions. These exhibitions hosted yearly around 50 painters and sculptures that had never had the chance before to display their work in galleries. FRANSABANK organized and supported:
- JABAL 2006 in FRANSABANK’s Auditorium- Beirut
- JABAL 2004 in New Jdeideh - Paul Guiragossian Museum
- JABAL 2003 in Aley
- JABAL 2002 in Zahle
- JABAL 2001 in Zouk Mikhael
- JABAL 2000 in Saida
- JABAL 99 in Beirut
- JABAL 98 in Tripoli
Also, FRANSABANK has organized and supported "Artuel 98", "99", "2000", "2001" and Artsud 2002 & 2003; exhibitions that regrouped dozens of professional Lebanese and international artists.
Art and Music Festivals
FRANSABANK sponsors numerous art and music festivals. These festivals comprise performances from leading Lebanese, Arab and international performers. The purpose of these festivals is to re-establish Lebanon as the cultural capital of the region. These include:
- Baalbeck International festival
- Beiteddine festival
- Batroun Festival
- Bustan Hotel festival
- Byblos Festival
- Zouk Festival
- Estivales Deir el Qamar
- Baakline festival
- Festival for the union of French foreigners
- Hamra festival
- Shopping festival