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Architect Ricardo Scofidio, Visionary of NYC’s High Line, Dies at 89

This is Beirut, 07/03 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Ricardo Scofidio, an architect in New York City whose firm designed some of the city's most iconic structures, such as the High Line elevated park in Manhattan, died on Thursday at age 89, according to US media. Together with his wife, Elizabeth Diller, Scofidio founded the design firm now called Diller Scofidio + Renfro, known for its conceptual ...

Gene Hackman’s Final Days: Mystery and Suspicious Death

This is Beirut, 02/03 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Cinema Legacy Heritage Art Culture

Hollywood icon Gene Hackman was likely dead for around ten days before his body was discovered alongside that of his wife in their Santa Fe home, authorities announced Friday. The 95-year-old actor and classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found lifeless on Wednesday, along with the body of one of their dogs. While no signs of foul play were ...

UNESCO Holds Special Session in Paris to Support Lebanon

This is Beirut, 22/01 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

UNESCO Lebanon Heritage Paris

A special information session on Lebanon was held on Tuesday at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, aiming to present the organization’s support plan for Lebanon. This plan, based on a resolution adopted by UNESCO’s Executive Board last October, will provide support for the education, media and journalist protection sectors, and safeguard ...

The Beret’s Triumphant Return: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance

Marie-Christine Tayah, 19/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Fashion France Paris Art Heritage Trend

This iconic accessory has transcended eras, establishing itself as a cornerstone of timeless style. Once associated with artistic and intellectual circles, the beret now reinvents itself to captivate a contemporary generation of fashion enthusiasts. From bold hues to sustainable materials, the beret balances tradition with innovation. A Legacy ...

Loïc Nervi, 'Baker Beyond Borders,' Embarks on a Mission to Lebanon

Marie-Christine Tayah, 17/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culinary Culture Heritage France Lebanon Beirut

The humanitarian mission underscores the significance of bread as a universal staple that unites people across cultures. Loïc Nervi's involvement, marked by his passion for baking and his commitment to making a difference, is a testament to the power of sharing. For Géraldine Ghostine, gastronomy plays a pivotal role in cultural outreach. "It ...

Art and Culture Flourish in Uruguay’s Hidden Gem, Garzón

This is Beirut, 06/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Art Heritage Culture Garzon Uruguay Festival

The chapel of Pueblo Garzón, a tiny village in Uruguay with just 200 inhabitants, has traded its traditional wooden pews for a sound installation by German artist Lukas Kühne, made of rubber hammers and crates. This transformation is no anomaly—every December since 2017, the village comes alive for Campo, an art festival founded by American ...

Cape Town’s Streets Alive for Historic Minstrel Carnival

This is Beirut, 05/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Africa Culture Art Music Carnaval Heritage

Cape Town’s historic streets erupted in a riot of color and music on Saturday, January 4, as thousands of costumed minstrels paraded through the city’s center in an exuberant celebration of cultural heritage and resilience. This annual carnival, deeply rooted in the city’s history of slavery, drew large crowds and cemented its reputation as ...

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Lifestyle Show Premieres January 15

This is Beirut, 03/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Heritage Netflix Show Lifestyle UK

Meghan Markle, the actress wife of Britain's Prince Harry, will debut her new lifestyle and cooking show on Netflix on January 15, she announced Thursday on social media. "I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it," the Duchess of Sussex wrote on Instagram. Netflix unveiled a trailer for ...

Joseph Tarrab, Art Critic and Chronicler of Beirut, Has Passed Away

Marie-Christine Tayah, 02/01 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Heritage Art Journalist Writer Critic

A journalist, writer, theater enthusiast, and art critic, Joseph Tarrab’s career spanned decades, resulting in a remarkable body of books and articles. Bestowed the title of Officer of the Order by Henri Le Breton, cultural advisor and director of the French Institute of Lebanon, on behalf of French Culture Minister Aurélie Filippetti, his ...

Rediscovering Mont Blanc: A Timeless Treat for Festive Gatherings

Marie-Christine Tayah, 01/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Culinary Art Culture Heritage Dessert Celebrations

Mont Blanc is a cornerstone of French patisserie. This iconic cake takes its name from the majestic Alpine peak, its conical shape and snow-like topping echoing the mountain’s eternal snows. Mont Blanc: A Dessert of History and Symbolism While its exact origins remain unclear, they are thought to lie somewhere between France and Italy, two ...

Nigeria’s Iconic Calabar Carnival Dazzles with Culture Showcase

This is Beirut, 2024-12-30 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Culture Heritage Carnival Art Nigeria Festival

Revellers dressed in glitzy, colorful costumes danced down the streets of Calabar, southern Nigeria, this weekend as giant speakers blasted Afrobeats for one of West Africa's most renowned carnivals. Every December, the celebration draws nearly two million partygoers to the capital of Cross River state, organizers said. Calabar Carnival, known ...

UNESCO Spotlights Rubab as Afghanistan’s Symbol of Resilience

This is Beirut, 2024-12-30 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

UNESCO Culture Afghanistan Heritage Iran Music

Wood shavings littered the floor of Sakhi's cramped workshop in the Afghan city of Herat as another rubab, the national musical instrument of his homeland, took shape under his deft hands. Sakhi has crafted two rubabs a month for decades, and he refuses to set down his tools even as a Taliban crackdown strangles music in Afghanistan. "I know only ...

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