Beirut isn't what you think. It's not only this city scarred by years of civil war or bombings. It can't be summarized by its poor neighborhoods in the south, where the shi'ia militia is most popular. Beirut also reveals itself at night. When party and its business are in full swing. When communities skim against each other and sometimes even mix with each other, without distinction of clan or religion.
Beyrouth n'est pas celle que l'on croit. Elle n'est pas seulement...
more »Beirut isn't what you think. It's not only this city scarred by years of civil war or bombings. It can't be summarized by its poor neighborhoods in the south, where the shi'ia militia is most popular. Beirut also reveals itself at night. When party and its business are in full swing. When communities skim against each other and sometimes even mix with each other, without distinction of clan or religion.
Beyrouth n'est pas celle que l'on croit. Elle n'est pas seulement cette ville balafrée par des années de guerre civile ou de bombardements. Elle ne se résume pas à ses quartiers populaires au sud de la ville, tenus par les milices chiites. Beyrouth se révèle aussi la nuit. Quand la fête et son business battent leur plein. Quand les communautés se frôlent et même parfois se côtoient sans distinction de clan ou de religion.
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