The beautiful mountainous country of Lebanon in Western Asia defies its geographic size by its overtly rich cultural scenario. Be it the music, which is famed all over the world for its soothing rhythms and oriental beats or theater or opera, Lebanon is indeed one of the most culturally celebrated countries of this part of the globe. And the world gets the opportunity to enjoy the exquisiteness of this illustrious culture when the International Events in Lebanon are celebrated amidst much fanfare.
Since, Lebanese music occupies a major area in its cultural arena, many International Events in Lebanon are organized with only music as their central theme. There are many other national-level Events and Festivals of Lebanon too that go a long way in boosting the country's travel and tourism industry substantially, as their grandness is in no way lesser than any of the international ones.
Some of the major International Events in the Republic of Lebanon that adorn the year-long International Event Guide of Lebanon include:
Beiteddine Festival: Started in 1984 by a small group of local artists, this annual summer festival has grown over the years to become an event of international fame that draws in global performers from the field of classical music, dance, theater, opera, jazz, and modern world music. The Beiteddine Palace in Beiteddine is the conventional venue of this event.
Baalbeck International Festival: This is the oldest of all Lebanon International Events and the biggest one in the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean. Since 1955, every year between July and August, the ancient Roman Acropolis in Baalbeck in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon springs to festivity. The festival features performances like:
- Singers: Miles Davis, Placido Domingo, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Sting.
- Orchestra: Chambre Orchestra of Moscow, The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
- Theater: Théâtre National de Belgique, La Comédie Française
- Dance: Caracalla Dance Theatre, Paul Taylor Dance Company.
- Ballet: Australian Ballet, The Royal Ballet
Byblos International Festival: Started in 2003, this young entrant has already earned itself quite a lot of kudos in the global music scene. One of the biggest International Events in the Republic of Lebanon taking place in a 200-year old castle, Byblos International Fest features programs like:
- Singers: Roger Hodgson, Bryan Ferry
- Orchestra: Serenade Chamber Orchestra
- Music Groups: Nouvelle Vague, Blind Boys of Alabama, Gregorian
- Theater: Gibran and the Prophet, Oum
Al Bustan Festival: Founded in 1994, this unique introduction of a music season in winter has hugely succeeded in reviving the cultural life of a country after seventeen long years of war. This year the event is going to take place from 12th February to 16th March.
Anjar International Festival is once again one of the famed International Events in Lebanon.
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