Culture

August 4, 2020: The Beirut Explosion in Literature
August 4, 2020: The Beirut Explosion in Literature

  The disaster of August 4, 2020 has caused much blood and ink to flow. Here is a non-exhaustive list of novels, diaries, short stories, essays and collective works on the explosion of the century, which devastated Beirut, the thousand-year-old city, "dead a thousand times and relived a thousand times." In the series of books published ...

Vivaldi’s Timeless Seasons Meet Eastern Notes in Lebanon
Vivaldi’s Timeless Seasons Meet Eastern Notes in Lebanon

As part of the Ghalboun International Festival, Vivaldi's Oriental Four Seasons took place on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the St. Gabriel Winery. The Vivaldi's Oriental Four Seasons’ cultural event, held within the Ghalboun International Festival, attracted classical music lovers. The concert was preceded by a wine tasting, accompanied by ...

Enchanting Journey into the World of Dior in Paris
Enchanting Journey into the World of Dior in Paris

An enchanting journey awaits fashion lovers at the Galerie Dior, offering a unique experience for solo cultural explorers, friends on a day out, or families celebrating special occasions. The space has been set up to reveal the fashion heritage of Dior and its marvels. The Galerie Dior invites visitors to explore 13 distinct rooms and universes, ...

Batroun Photo: Open-Air Art Gallery Under Blue Skies
Batroun Photo: Open-Air Art Gallery Under Blue Skies

The inauguration of the first edition of Batroun Photo, an unprecedented open-air photography festival organized in partnership with the Beirut Center of Photography (BCP) as part of the Batroun Festival, took place on July 31, 2024. Throughout the month of August, the city of Batroun will be transformed into an open-air art gallery. The opening ...

Culture in Lebanon: An Act of Resistance and Faith
Culture in Lebanon: An Act of Resistance and Faith

In these troubled times, as Lebanon is once again plunged into uncertainty, culture remains an unwavering pillar and a bulwark against the darkness threatening to engulf the Land of the Cedars. Despite the challenges the nation faces, the Lebanese display extraordinary resilience, celebrating life with unmatched fervor. In this article, we review ...

Britney Spears’ ‘Failures’: Reflections of a Troubled Soul
Britney Spears’ ‘Failures’: Reflections of a Troubled Soul

The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire in Paris currently explores the complex universe of Britney Spears. The exhibition continues until September 21, 2024. Once upon a time, a 17-year-old girl became a global idol with her hit Baby One More Time. A fairy tale? Not quite. The gallery Les Filles du Calvaire tells a different story in its exhibition ...

The Portuguese DJ Priest Electrifies the Crowds
The Portuguese DJ Priest Electrifies the Crowds

Guilherme Peixoto, a Catholic priest and star of electronic music in Portugal, mixes faith and beats to convey the Church’s message to younger generations. In a world where religion and popular culture often seem out of sync, one man in Portugal has found a way to reconcile them. Guilherme Peixoto, 50, is both a Catholic priest and an ...

Sigmund Freud Unveils the Paradoxes of Love and Suffering
Sigmund Freud Unveils the Paradoxes of Love and Suffering

Every week, we invite you to explore a striking quote from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...

The Revival of Film Photography: Nostalgia and Creativity
The Revival of Film Photography: Nostalgia and Creativity

Defying the digital era’s supremacy, film photography is experiencing an unforeseen revival, compelling even the renowned Japanese manufacturer Pentax to introduce a new model after a 21-year hiatus. In a world where smartphones have made photography ubiquitous and instantaneous, a surprising trend is emerging: the return of film photography. ...

Colette Naufal, the Lady of Lebanese Cinema, Bids Farewell
Colette Naufal, the Lady of Lebanese Cinema, Bids Farewell

Colette Naufal, founder of the Beirut International Film Festival, shaped the Lebanese cinematic landscape for more than two decades. Her passing at 78 leaves a significant void, but her legacy is imperishable.   The Birth of a Passion Although few details are known about Colette Naufal’s youth, it is evident that she developed a deep ...

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"One Thousand and One Nights": Caracalla Dance Theatre Revives the Magic of Oriental Tales

The Caracalla Dance Theatre, celebrating Lebanon’s rich cultural heritage, presents its latest theatrical production, "One Thousand and One Nights." This spectacular reinterpretation of the tales from the Arabian Nights will officially premiere on July 31, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Caracalla Theatre in Horsh Tabet. The stories of One Thousand ...

Olympics Showcase Metal Music's Golden Age
Olympics Showcase Metal Music's Golden Age

Gojira and Marina Viotti's performance at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony marks a milestone for metal in pop culture. A thundering performance by the thrash metal band Gojira at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony has demonstrated how much the once-niche genre has permeated mainstream pop culture. The quartet delivered an unforgettable show ...