In recent weeks, fears of a return to violence have surfaced in the wake of Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri's shock resignation and subsequent suspension of that decision. Through their ASHEKMAN street art project , the Kabbanis have spent recent weeks painting "salam," the Arabic word for peace, on rooftops in the Lebanese city of Tripoli. Footage captured from 300 meters up in the air, meanwhile, shows the sheer scale of the artwork. The project brought the communities together, with about 50 local residents helping the team to scout for locations. Although their work was created before recent political events unfolded, the artists hope the attention it receives will show the outside world that Lebanese people want peace.

Source: CNN November 24, 2017 02:37 UTC