NEW YORK - SOUL for Lebanon announced today that NYC Parks has confirmed it will revisit and revise the historical text displayed at the “Al Qalam: Poets in the Park” monument, following SOUL’s request for clarification and correction.

In an official written response to SOUL, Jonathan Kuhn, Director of Art & Antiquities at NYC Parks, stated: “We will revisit the historical sign text associated with this art project, and revise it for greater accuracy and clarity,” noting that any revision would remain within NYC

Parks’ “style, content and word count graphic template.”

The Consulate General of Lebanon in New York has also acknowledged receipt of SOUL’s communication. The Consul General has been briefed, and a follow-up response is expected.

“We welcome this prompt and constructive response from NYC Parks,” said Pierre A. Maroun, President of SOUL for Lebanon. “Ensuring accurate representation of the poets and the cultural history behind this monument is essential, and we appreciate NYC Parks’ willingness to revisit the text for greater accuracy and clarity.”

SOUL for Lebanon will continue coordinating with relevant authorities as the review process moves forward.

Pierre A. Maroun

President

Shields of United Lebanon, Inc. (SOUL)

[email protected]

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