Tag: Baalbek Wedding Traditions
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Ali Mahdi Khalil | The Baalbek Poet of Rababa, Ataba, and Living Folk Memory
The Poet Behind the Dabke Circle When people speak about Baalbeki Dabke, they often begin with the dancers. They mention Abu Yahya, Doukhi Solh, Abu Majed, Abu Mustafa Shalha, and the masters who made the line move with weight and pride. But Baalbeki heritage was never built by dancers alone. Behind the Dabke line stood…
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The Henna Night in Baalbek | A Celebration of Heritage, Music, and Tradition
In Baalbek, Lebanon’s heart of heritage and hospitality, the Henna Night (Laylat al-Henna) remains one of the most symbolic and emotional pre-wedding traditions. This ritual, celebrated on the night before the wedding, reflects the depth of Baalbek’s social and cultural identity, where community, family, and joy merge into a single vibrant scene. The Traditional “Bride’s…
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