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Mahrajan festival heritage roots in American Syrian Lebanese clubs
A historical look at the Midwest mahrajan festivals begun in 1937 with 500 members from six states gathering in Sioux City. The event, a food and social festival, moved among Sioux City Cedar Rapids Des Moines Fort Dodge Omaha Wichita, with later host cities and notable figures including Lorraine DeWood, Tyrone Power, Danny Thomas, and Gov Loveless.
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Midwest
Midwest States
Iowa
Sioux City
Midwest Federation of
United States
Abdul Hamid II
Joseph George
Cedar Rapids
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Kansas
Missouri
Tom Bashara
Riverside Park
Omaha
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Wichita
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Chicago
Montrose
Lorraine DeWood
Montrose Crystal Room
Tyrone Power
Musketeers
Memorial Coliseum Armory
Roosevelt Hotel
Herschel Loveless
Tony Nassif
Washington, D.C
Middle East
E.J
Tony” Nassif
Gazette