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Teta's Olives

Originally published in EATEN Magazine's 10th issue, "Greens" - Winter 2021

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Farrah Berrou
Apr 24, 2024
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In Lebanon, families that moved to Beirut have a daya’a, or hometown away from the capital city, that they each originally come from. Even for those who were not born in these hometowns, when asked where you’re from, the person asking is usually inquiring about your daya’a. It is the place you go on holidays or weekends not only to escape the city’s hum…

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