EPISODE 92: Voices from the Square, Part 31

Voices from the Square, Part 31 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square. Elia speaks to Gilles Samaha - 41-year old architect. Gilles shares his perspectives on the protest so far, and placing the current revolt in its historic context. He reflects on the demonstrators' potential to 'construct for the future' on an individual, communal and leadership level. He also talks about 'leaderless protests' and the natural progression of leadership over time. If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan And subscribe to our podcast from your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyan Twitter: beirut_banyan Facebook: The Beirut Banyan Website: www.beirutbanyan.com Graphics by Sara Tarhini