<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The Beirut International Tribute Festival (BIAF) witnessed an unforgettable night, marked by the brilliance of Lebanese international artist Massari, who gave a distinguished performance that lit up the stage, amid a large artistic and media presence and enthusiastic audience interaction.<br> Get the latest celebrity <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:925/1396;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/392afa48-bc20-4acd-9b45-fbb9f2f36879.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A world-class performance that stole the spotlight</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Massari appeared in all his glory on the BIAF stage, performing a selection of his most famous international songs that had the audience interacting with him enthusiastically.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A touching moment of tribute amidst applause from the audience</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As part of the festival's activities, artist Massari was honored for his long artistic career and his success in representing Lebanese and Arab culture in international forums.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The moment was very touching, especially as he appeared emotional while receiving the honorary shield on stage, expressing his pride in his Lebanese roots and his gratitude for this honor. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:898/1397;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/32be8795-5acf-41c0-b28f-df4e9d9b2757.jpg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A touching message to his late mother</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In a sincere humanitarian gesture, Massari did not forget his late mother, and addressed her publicly from the stage, emphasizing that it was the most difficult and most beautiful year of his life because he became a father and at the same time lost his mother three months before his son's arrival.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">BIAF Festival: An annual platform for celebrating creativity and cultural excellence</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Beirut International Honors Festival (BIAF) is one of the region's most prominent cultural events, annually celebrating prominent figures from Lebanon, the Arab world, and the world in various fields, including art, music, acting, journalism, entrepreneurship, humanitarian work, and inspiring success stories.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Since its launch in 2010, the festival has established itself as an international platform that celebrates excellence and highlights the names that have made a clear mark in their fields, thus establishing Beirut as a creative and cultural capital in the Arab world and the world.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.<br><br> This edition of the festival has a special character, as it is dedicated to the great Lebanese poet and philosopher Said Akl, in honor of his rich cultural contributions and profound legacy in Lebanese language, thought, and identity.<br></p>