Sharjah24 – AFP: Lebanese celebrated local dance company Mayyas on Thursday after winning the “America’s Got Talent” television contest, fueling joy and pride in a country battered by years of political and economic turmoil.
Many fans, from all age groups and religious lines in the crisis-strained country and its vast diaspora, tearfully praised the all-female group for what judges and spectators hailed as a performance. hypnotic and mesmerizing.
“Congratulations Mayyas, proud, proud, proud,” tweeted Lebanese pop star Elissa, while interim prime minister Najib Mikati said “Lebanese creativity shines” in the performance.
The troupe led by choreographer Nadim Cherfan won a $ 1 million award and a chance to star in a Las Vegas show for their extravagant belly dancing, feather fans, and white light spheres performance.
The Mayyas’ victory in the season finale brought a rare respite and a moment of unity to the small country that has faltered for nearly three years of deep economic difficulties and political stalemate.
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