Hamoudi and his family are originally from rural Aleppo and are part of a long line of farmers. Now based in the Bekaa Valley, they cultivate the land and gather seeds from across the region, preserving them in a seed library as a shared resource for all. Buzuruna Juzuruna (“Our Seeds are Our Roots”), is a grassroots initiative founded in 2015, dedicated to safeguarding the ecological heritage of Bilad al-Sham amidst ongoing challenges. It stands as a symbol of the deep connection between people and the soil, uniting Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan. Photographed by Gabriel Ferneini (gabzyn) and narrated by @NurTurkmani, this story unfolds through the eyes of Walid, the family patriarch. Reflecting on their work, he shares: “Our people have such an intimate relationship with the land—you plant something, then you watch it grow. It becomes a part of you, and you are a part of it…” In the new @dazedmiddleeast Special thanks to @MyriamBoulos Editor-in-Chief: @AhmadASwaid Fashion Director: @Omaimasss Creative Director: @Chndy_ Deputy Editor: @SarraAlayyan Art Director: @Da.o.ud Content Director: @FadyNageeb Creative Producer: @FatimaMouradd #DazedMENA Issue 00 #CreativityInTheAgeOfChaos