Art, History & Culture

Music has always played an integral role in Lebanese culture and the oud is one of the nation’s most beloved instruments, as we discover with celebrated oud maker Fadi Matta.

If there’s one thing Lebanon is known for, it’s the star-studded summer festivals that take place every year. We take a look at some of the hottest.

Building boats for the fishermen in Lebanon, one modest workshop in the southern city of Saida continues the ancient traditional practice.

In Baalbeck, a unique embroidery technique known as taree remains a secret within the community.

Craftsman Naffah Naffah single-handedly continues the ancient family tradition of bell making in Beit Chabeb.

Coming from a long line of sculptors and artists, Anachar Basbous had big shoes to fill when he decided to pursue the same career path. We took a seat with the …

Celebrating the ancient Japanese art form, the Phoenicia Beirut Hotel is hosting an exhibition of origami in partnership with the Japanese Embassy and Ms. Matahiro Yamaguchi, the wife of the Japanese …

The YAD collection is an assortment of traditional Lebanese handicrafts that were developed with the aim of supporting a number of local artisans across Lebanon.

The old stairs of Mar Mikhael and Jeitawi have seen the city transform around them. They hold memories of the city’s past; but as Beirut becomes more urbanized, like the old …