Interbellum’s new video
Some years back we remember discovering a young talented Lebanese singer-songwriter, alone on stage, at Wickerpark Festival in Batroun. He went by the name of Charlie Rayne. His dreamy lyrics and acoustic folk style, inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan, was a crowd pleaser. “It all feels like forever ago” he said in a …
Recycler vos sacs de chips
“Les paquets alimentaires de chips, de chocolat et autres sont constitués d’un mélange d’aluminium et de plastique. La séparation des deux matériaux est si coûteuse et difficile que le processus n’est jamais engagé. Ces paquets ne sont donc pas recyclables.” Contribuez à l’initiative écolo de l’enseigne de mode Vanina en leur déposant vos paquets de chips et …
La Mer Patrie
A few days left to visit “LA MER PATRIE, Fouad Elkhoury & Jeremy Peacock”, at Dar El-Nimer for Arts & Culture. This fantastic exhibit showcases pictures representing moments in the lives of Palestinians between 1982 and 1985. Don’t miss Elkhoury’s “Le Plus Beau Jour” installation on the second floor where he goes beyond the Palestinian sphere …
Dancing champions
This is the video everyone is talking about! MayyasOfficial is a female dance group from Lebanon. 31 incredibly talented dancers (13 to 25 years old). Winners of Arab’s Got Talent 2019. They’re now competing in Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions. Thumbs up to the fantastic choreographer, production designer and founder Nadim Cherfan and the entire team behind this project. …
Yalla Habibi!
Such a fun video, thanks Luke Korns. Have a great week Lebanon.
Le Liban à l’honneur à l’IMA
Les photographes libanais s’exposent à Paris jusqu’au 24 novembre 2019! Le Liban à l’honneur à la Biennale des photographes du monde arabe contemporain, Institut du monde arabe. Certains travaux actuels conservent la mémoire de la guerre; mais une nouvelle génération s’en détache et aborde des thématiques inédites. “C’est cette nouvelle génération qui est à découvrir à …
Surfboards made in Lebanon
Meet the talented and passionate Paul Abbas P.A. Surfboards, the first surfboard shaper in the region! In 2009, when he first started surf boarding, he couldn’t find a beginner’s board and decided to just make his own. With more and more surfers in Lebanon, the demand for surfboards grew. With time, Paul mastered the art and …
Qasr Moussa
Have you ever visited the impressive Qasr Moussa (between Deir el Qamar and Beiteddine) ? This is the story of Moussa Al Maamary who pursued his dream, wanting to “to impress a girl he loved” and built his castle! Watch here
Traditional summer drink
Who likes Jallab جلاب ? Try this summer drink recipe shared by NaTakallam. 559153347
Independent films
For all film lovers.. The Lebanese Independent Film Festival LIFF starts tomorrow at Station Beirut ! 180 films from 87 countries competing in 17 different categories. Get ready for workshops, panels, discussions, interviews and special screenings.