72 people that make us proud to be Lebanese

Don't let anyone tell you there's nothing to celebrate this Independence Day in Lebanon! We may not have a president, or a functioning government – but when have those ever been what made Lebanon great?

We give you 72 Lebanese people who make us proud - with compatriots like this, who needs a president?

Some of these are the legends we grew up admiring, some are relatively unsung heros, and some are legends in the making. But they all share one thing: They show the strength of the Lebanese spirit, and that's something worth celebrating this Independence Day.