The Beirut Spring Festival, created and launched in 2009 by the Samir Kassir Foundation, is inspired by the title of one of Samir Kassir’s last articles, shortly before his assassination in 2005. This event is unique both in its concept and content. The goals of the Festival and its particular character have generated such a warm welcome from the public. The Beirut Spring Festival is the first of its kind in Beirut. The Festival features multidisciplinary international performances (theater, music, dance, conferences...) revolving around the themes of tolerance and cultural diversity, especially in societies facing violence and injustice. The Festival has featured, since its creation, no less than 35 exclusive one-night performances in different venues across Beirut. The Festival supports contemporary art creation and energizes Lebanon’s cultural and artistic life, built on the belief that art is the ultimate way to tolerance. The Festival thrives on the young generation’s interest in maintaining ties with the vision and thoughts of Samir Kassir. The free admission to the Festival provides all categories of the Lebanese society with unrestricted access to original, non commercial art performances, avant-garde debates and exclusive opportunities for networking, exchanging ideas and discovering new cultural and intellectual trends.