Draft:Roger Dahrieh
Roger Dahrieh | |
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 Roger Dahrieh | |
| Nationality | Lebanese-Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, poet, director |
| Notable work | Dialogue with Saint Charbel, Do Re Mi Love, A Woman Without a Body |
Roger Dahrieh is a Lebanese-Canadian writer, poet, director, and cultural figure. He is known for blending literature, spirituality, and media into works that explore themes of identity, faith, and belonging. Dahrieh has received recognition both in Lebanon and the diaspora, particularly in Canada.
Biography
[edit]Dahrieh was born near Jounieh, Lebanon. He studied at the Central School of the Lebanese Maronite Fathers and pursued a degree in philosophy at the Lebanese University. Later, he emigrated to Canada, where he earned a degree in computer engineering from Concordia University in Montreal and obtained certification in religious education.
Career
[edit]In 2010, he published Dialogue with Saint Charbel in Lebanese Arabic with an accompanying audio CD. The book was translated into French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German, and became a bestseller in Lebanon and abroad.[1]
He followed up with the poetry collections Do Re Mi Love (2014) and A Woman Without a Body (2016), which reflect spiritual and emotional dimensions of love.[2]
Dahrieh has written more than 100 texts, including patriotic songs and spiritual hymns performed by renowned Lebanese and Arab artists.[3]
Public Recognition
[edit]He was honored at the UNESCO Palace in Beirut for his poetic work.[4] He also received honors from the governments of Quebec and Canada for his contributions to cultural life among the Lebanese diaspora.
Community Engagement
[edit]In Canada, Dahrieh was active in documenting the Lebanese presence in Montreal and founded the first community directory. He is a founding member of the Sacred Cana Association, president of the Cultural and Artistic Forum, and a member of SACEM (Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music).
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Roger Dahrieh signs "Do Re Mi Love" at UNESCO Palace". Emirates Voice (in Arabic).
- ^ "In Silence, a Language". An-Nahar (in Arabic).
- ^ "The Cultural and Artistic Forum hosts an evening in honor of Lebanese creativity". Addawra (in Arabic).
- ^ "Roger Dahrieh signs book at UNESCO". Al Joumhouria (in Arabic).