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Hanging out in Zouk Mikael
BEIRUT, By Nada Akl | iloubnan.info - March 02, 2010
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In 1999, UNESCO chose Zouk as “City of Peace”. In this little town of Kesrouan, the municipality has created a haven offering cultural activities, affordable entertainment for kids, and promoting Zouk’s traditional crafts.
The town’s Ottoman era old souk, renovated and restored in 1995 is where talented local craftsmen have been practicing their art for generations. The pedestrian alley with numerous shops and cafés is empty around noon when most shopkeepers go home for lunch but the place comes to life in the afternoon. Until late in the evening, it’s where you can browse for souvenirs, get acquainted with local craftsmen or just enjoy an arguileh as you listen to old Feyruz tunes.
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