Tag: baalbeck dabke

  • Baalbeck Takes the Stage on Let’s Dabke

    Baalbeck Takes the Stage on Let’s Dabke

    Shuyukh al-Dabkeh and Shams al-Baalbeck bring power and heritage to life on national TV How well do you know the Dabke troupes that carry Baalbeck’s legacy into today’s spotlight? In the latest episode of MTV Lebanon’s hit competition show Let’s Dabke, two legendary troupes from Baalbeck made their long-awaited debut: Shuyukh al-Dabkeh al-Baalbakieh (شيوخ الدبكة…

  • What Is the Real Dabke? A Debate Sparked by “Let’s Dabke” Exposes Lebanon’s Cultural Divide

    What Is the Real Dabke? A Debate Sparked by “Let’s Dabke” Exposes Lebanon’s Cultural Divide

    The Rise of “Let’s Dabke” MTV Lebanon’s hit show Let’s Dabke (يلا نندبك) is more than a dance competition. It’s a stage for Lebanon’s most talented dabke troupes to showcase rhythm, creativity, and cultural pride. With a judging panel that blends tradition and modernity—Omar Caracalla (Baalbek’s ritualist and theatrical innovator), Dr. Nadra Assaf (dance scholar…