One week after the explosion in Lebanon Beirut A memorial gathering near the scene August 12 5:44
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A massive explosion in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, killed 171 people so far, and on the 11th, a week after the explosion, many people gathered near the scene and crossed religions and denominations. I mourned the person who passed away.
A massive explosion on the 4th of this month killed 171 people, injured more than 6,000, and is still missing 30-40 people at a port in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. ..
On the 11th, one week after the explosion, a large number of people gathered near the scene, a bell was rang in a Christian church, and a prayer calling from the Islamic mosque echoed. The name was read aloud.
On the 10th, the Cabinet resigned in a form of taking responsibility for the explosion, but the dissatisfaction of the people did not stop, and on the 11th people protested in the city center with the Parliament and the Prime Minister's Office, stoned, Against this, security forces fired teardrops.
In Lebanon, the explosion has destroyed port facilities, which were the main trading hub, and the economic crisis that has continued since last year has become even more serious, putting pressure on citizens' lives.
Don't think it's a distant world event
One week after the explosion. Lebanese people who live in Japan away from their home countries want Japanese people to take an interest in it, not because it is a distant world event.
Ms. Karil Mekudashi (60), who lives in Tokyo, has been an active actor in movies and dramas in Japan for many years, and has also cooperated with Japanese media coverage as an interpreter.
It was said that he felt a sense of discomfort when the Japanese media heard about the explosion in Beirut only about the home situation of former Nissan Motor Co. chairman Carlos Ghosn.
``I know that Lebanon has a bad image as the escape destination of former chairman Ghosn in Japan, but this time the explosion lost the house where 300,000 people lived I was angry with the Japanese media that I care about."
Regarding the current situation, Mr. Mekudashi said, "The Lebanese government is corrupt and all politicians involved in the system should quit. I want Japanese people to know the situation in Lebanon, I would like you to reach out for assistance without going through the Lebanese government."
Some people want to become a bridge
Giard Karam, who runs an Arabic restaurant in Yokohama for 25 years, said about the explosion in Beirut, where he was born and raised, "I was really surprised when I saw the video of the explosion. My relatives and friends were hurt. I'm really shocked by the damage I've made and the housing I'm acquainted with has broken.”
On the other hand, he said about the Lebanese government, "It is corrupt and unreliable. It takes time and money, but with the support of the international community, the people will surely rebuild Beirut again".
Mr. Karum also wants Japanese people to know about the culture and history of Lebanon after this explosion.
Mr. Karam said, "The food in Lebanon is delicious. The best way to get to know the real Lebanon is to eat Lebanese food while drinking Lebanese wine." As a chef, I will continue to play a role as a bridge between Japan and Lebanon.