Against a stark white backdrop, vibrant works of art invade every corner of Août, a beautiful new gallery in Gemmayze, Beirut. We speak to its founder, Zeid El Amine, to learn more …
Art, History & Culture
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Beirut has long played muse to painters, designers, poets, writers, sculptors and musicians, who have traveled from far and wide in search of inspiration.
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If these temple walls could speak, they would tell a million stories. We go on another adventure with biodiversity conservationist Elsa Sattout.
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In the remote villages of Jdeydet el Fekha and Aarsal, in Lebanon’s Bekaa valley, the carpet weaving tradition is kept alive by the women of the village. In their homes, with …
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Anjar has long been known as a place of refuge for Armenians whose ancestors fought heroically against the Turks in a 40-day battle on the mountain of Musa Dagh in 1915. …
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Used by numerous religions to mark the repetitions of prayers, chants or devotions, misbaha (prayer beads) are an important part of Lebanese heritage.
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Looking at images of Lebanon from the early 20th century reminds us how drastically the landscape has changed over a relatively short period of time.
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In Lebanon, backgammon is much more than just a game to pass the time; it’s a cornerstone of Lebanese identity.
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For the happier times in life, to be celebrated with family and friends, Lebanon revels with the traditional zalghouta, a unique way to express and share the joy!