Someone is Killing Squirrels in Akkar’s Oak Forest

Some of the best naturally preserved forest reserves are in Akkar, including Al-Chanbouq Reserve and Al Qammouaa which are areas of rich biodiversity where you can find Cedar and pine trees as well as one of the largest Oak forests, characterized by its density & length, in the Middle East. Environmentalist Antoine Daher has been sharing the beauty of these areas for years but also reporting violations and making sure these reservers remain untouched. Unfortunately,…

Dabkeh vs Breaking

I stumbled today upon this old video by Red Bull showcasing a cultural conversation between traditional Lebanese Dabke and breaking. You'd think it's an odd combination at first but the outcome is a captivating video that proves music knows no language or bounds. Enjoy! Here's another similar "experiment" I found online between a guitar and a derbake. I had no idea guitars can emit such sounds.
Beirut

Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Beirut Episode

7 years ago
Christiane Amanpour’s Netflix special “Sex & Love Around the World” will feature an episode in Beirut. The series, which is a “contextual, acculturated dive into how adults in six, big global cities celebrate love and ...
Lebanon

L’Orient-Le Jour Speaks English Too: Why Not?

7 years ago
L’Orient-Le Jour, the leading and probably only French-language daily newspaper in Lebanon, is launching a special section in English where translations of a selection of its articles will be made available. They mentioned two convincing ...
Lebanon

And They Wonder why No One watches Lebanese Football

7 years ago
Based on what I read, security forces assaulted a 12 year old supporter so the fans went crazy and decided to destroy the whole stadium! I really don’t get what’s wrong with these fans but ...
Baladi

Go Visit #MessageDePaix’s Christmas Exhibition This Weekend!

7 years ago
I love “Message de Paix” and what it stands for, and I invite everyone to participate in their ongoing Christmas exhibition at Le Royal Hotel – Beirut from the 6th till the 9th of December. ...
Critiques

A 32-member Cabinet is a Blatant FU to all Lebanese

7 years ago
The government formation deadlock is ongoing and the latest suggestion to resolve it is a 32-member cabinet, which if you ask me, is a blatant F*ck You to all Lebanese citizens. The whole world is ...
Fashion

Mira Toufaily Shines Ahead of #MissWorld on December 8, while Maya Reaidy prepares for Miss Universe

7 years ago
Miss Lebanon 2018 Maya Reaidy will represent Lebanon at the annual Miss Universe pageant, which will take place this year on Monday, December 17, in Bangkok, Thailand. As part of her Miss Universe preparation, Reaidy flew ...
Baladi

Capharnaüm gets #Lebanon’s first #GoldenGlobeAward Nomination ahead of US release on December 14

7 years ago
Is there a place in the world where Nadine Labaki’s chef-d’oeuvre hasn’t been watched yet? After “The Insult” made it to the final round of the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 90th Academy ...
Baladi

The National Library Finally Reopen After 39 Years!

7 years ago
The National Library has been finally inaugurated yesterday after years of restoration works. Old manuscripts and books have been brought back and the library is ready to open to the public! The National Library was ...
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