For the Occasion of the centennial foundation of Czechoslovakia and the independence of Slovakia and the Czech Republics in 1993, Beirut Arab University organised a cultural celebration in cooperation with the embassies of Slovakia and the Czech Republics in Lebanon to shed light on the culture of both countries. The event was attended by Ambassador of the Check Republic to Lebanon Michaela Fronkova, Ambassador of Slovakia to Lebanon Lubomir Macko, former MPs Mesbah Al-Ahdab and Kassim Abdul Aziz, North Lebanon Governor Ramzi Nahra, President of the Lebanese Dental Association-Tripoli, North of Lebanon Dr. Rola Dib, Mayor of Tripoli Municipality Ahmad Kamareddine, Mayor of Al-Mina Municipality Mr. Abdelkader Alameddine, BAU President Professor Amr Galal El-Adawi, BAU Vice-President for Tripoli Campus Professor Khaled Baghdadi, BAU Secretary General Dr. Omar Houri, Deputy Secretary-General Mr. Mohammad Hamoud, Campus coordinator Mr. Ahmad Sankari, Faculty Directors, as well as university students and administrative staff. After the National Anthems of Lebanon, Slovakia and the Czech Republics, colleague Nala Makkouk launched the celebration, assuring in her speech that "cultural diversity helps people recognize and respect the various ways of living so bridges of trust and cooperation can be built across cultures.” Makkouk also noted the “significance of this event as it informs us of the independence of both countries from what formerly was called the Czechoslovak state.” Both the Czech and Slovak Ambassadors spoke about their countries’ civilization and history, pointing out "the archaeological and tourist attractions in both countries, the educational sector, as well as the importance of universities and how to join them." Professor El-Adawi affirmed "the leading role of the university as related to the community, the development of international relations and the exchange of students with major international universities." El-Adawi also spoke about "the importance of this celebration that entails cultural cooperation, thus strengthening the relations between us and leading to academic and cultural exchange." The celebration also featured short films about both countries and their common and mutual culture, as well as a performance of some Czech, Slovak songs by a group of singers who came especially from Czech Republic to perform their show. The celebration concluded with a photo exhibition that tells about the tourist and archaeological sites in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.