联合国教科文组织总干事阿祖莱访问黎巴嫩推动文化振兴

Core Points - The Director-General of UNESCO, Azoulay, visited Lebanon to promote cultural revitalization and assess major projects led by UNESCO [1] - New projects announced include the restoration of Mar Mikhael train station and the Beirut National Theatre, along with support plans for the cultural industry [1] - The restoration of Mar Mikhael train station, a landmark covering over 10,000 square meters, is supported by $3.5 million from Italy and is expected to open to the public in 2027 [1] - The Beirut National Theatre will undergo a large-scale restoration, with the first phase funded by $1 million from the UAE for structural reinforcement [1] - The "Support Beirut" initiative, launched after the 2020 port explosion, has raised over $45 million for reconstruction efforts [1] - UNESCO has coordinated the repair of 280 educational institutions, helping thousands of children return to school and providing teaching equipment to 126 public schools [1] - In the cultural sector, UNESCO has supported over a thousand cultural professionals, artists, festivals, and institutions [2] - The Sursock Museum, a cultural landmark in Beirut, reopened in May 2023 with UNESCO's support [2]