Tag: Lebanese heritage preservation
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Abu Yahya Zakaria Ismail Solh: The King of Baalbeki Dabke and Dean of Lebanese Dabke
Discover the life and legacy of Abu Yahya Zakaria Ismail Solh, the Dean of Lebanese Dabke and King of Baalbeki Dabke, known for Arja, Hayba, falcon eyes, and preserving Baalbek heritage.
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Ali Hleihel – The Guardian of Baalbek’s Voice
In the cultural landscape of Baalbek, where poetry, horses, and Dabke are woven into daily life, one voice has stood firmly in defense of heritage: Ali Hleihel, known to many as Abu Asaad. Born in Baalbek in 1960, he grew to become one of Lebanon’s most distinctive traditional vocalists, earning the title “Guardian of Heritage.”…
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Omar Caracalla – From Baalbeki Sheikh to Pioneer of Theatrical Dabke
When discussing the transformation of Lebanese Dabke from village celebration to international stage art, one name stands firmly at the center of that evolution: Omar Caracalla. Recognized as a pioneer in the history of Dabke and often described as a “Sheikh of Baalbeki Dabke,” Omar played a decisive role in shaping how Lebanese folk dance…
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