Arts & Culture

Lebanon, a distinguished artistic hub in the Middle East, hosts a vibrant cultural scene with numerous live events and festivals spanning music, painting, literature, dance, and theatre, leading UNESCO to designate Beirut as the 1999 Arab cultural capital. The National Museum of Beirut, constructed with Lebanese ochre limestone, showcases 1,300 artifacts spanning a million years of human history, while the country continues to attract international music festivals and concerts featuring renowned artists, contributing to its rich cultural tapestry.