Lebanon » Things to do
Shopping Overview
Lebanon's traditional souks (markets) are found all over the country offering decorative and handmade items at relatively low prices. Special purchases include traditional pottery and glassware, as well as cutlery made of tempered steel or copper with ram or buffalo bone handles. Brass and copper goods include braziers, bowls, fluted jugs, ashtrays, swords and doorstops are also attractively designed and hand engraved.
Cloth, silk and wool kaftans, abayas (embroidered nightwear) and table linen are popular, as is hand-worked gold and silver. Luxury and international brands crowd the streets of the newly developed Beirut Souks in the Soldiere district of downtown Beirut, which now occupies the site of the former traditional souk area. Saifi Village is another corner of the city renowned for its more eclectic range of artisans, contemporary boutiques, galleries and specialist shops catering to the upper end of the market.
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Byblos FestivalFrom Date: 2013-07-09 00:00:00
To Date: 2013-07-23 00:00:00
The picturesque town of Byblos plays host to a music festival from the end of June and July featuring a diverse array of musical styles and attracting both local and international stars including the likes of Jamie Cullum and Moby.
Venue Name: Various locations in Byblos.
Byblos, Lebanon
Baalbeck International Festival
From Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
To Date: 2013-07-30 00:00:00
With an unrivalled setting amid the haunting ruins of this ancient city, the Baalbeck International Festival has grown to become one of the most prestigious in the Middle East. It stages classical, jazz and contemporary performances by celebrated international and home grown artists and musicians.
Venue Name: Baalbeck ruins.
Baalbeck, Lebanon
Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts
From Date: 2014-02-21 00:00:00
To Date: 2014-03-25 00:00:00
A musical celebration that takes place over five weeks in February and March throughout various venues in Beirut. With an emphasis on Chamber Music, the festival also promotes and celebrates music from all over the world and also includes orchestral concerts, choral music, puppets, opera and dance.
Venue Name: Emile Bustani Auditorium
Beirut, Lebanon
Byblos Festival
From Date: 2013-07-01 00:00:00
To Date: 2013-07-31 00:00:00
The picturesque town of Byblos plays host to a music festival from the end of June and July featuring a diverse array of musical styles and attracting both local and international stars including the likes of Jamie Cullum and Moby.
Venue Name: Various locations in Byblos.
Byblos, Lebanon
Tyre Festival
From Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
To Date: 2013-07-19 00:00:00
Held each year in July, the Tyre & South Festival is a celebration of Lebanese culture and artistic endeavour set in various places in this historic southern port city featuring everything from musical performances to poetry readings and lectures.
Venue Name: Various venues across the city.
Lebanon, Lebanon
Beiteddine Arts Festival
From Date: 2013-07-08 00:00:00
To Date: 2013-08-04 00:00:00
A highlight of Lebanon's cultural calendar is the Beiteddine Arts Festival, held against the backdrop of the impressive surroundings of the 19th century castle from which is takes its name. First established in 1997 and held throughout June, July and August it features musical, dramatic and artistic performances from an array of local and international talent.
Venue Name: Beiteddine fortress.
Beiteddine, Lebanon
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