Lebanese New Year’s Eve: A Celebration Despite Challenges
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As 2024 draws to a close, Lebanon, a nation that has faced significant adversity, is preparing for a New Year’s Eve celebration brimming with festive spirit. Despite the challenges, the Lebanese are embracing the upcoming festivities with their characteristic resilience and love of life.
Preparations are underway across the country, with restaurants and nightclubs advertising special New year’s Eve events.These venues are offering enticing menus and artistic performances to ring in 2025. However, this year’s celebrations have a unique twist.
Many top Lebanese artists, typically staples of domestic New Year’s Eve performances, will be performing abroad, primarily in other Arab countries. A source within the Syndicate of Restaurant and Nightclub Owners explained to a news outlet, “The artists signed contracts for New Year’s concerts two or three months ago, and during that period Lebanon was under Israeli attacks. Therefore, most of them decided to sing abroad, bearing in mind that the ceasefire agreement was concluded a few weeks ago, and the contracts had already been finalized.”
Where to Catch the Stars This New Year’s eve
While many Lebanese artists will be gracing international stages, several high-profile performances will still take place within Lebanon. here’s a glimpse of where to find some of the biggest names:
- Nancy ajram and Tamer hosni: Dubai
- Assi El Helani: Dubai
- Ziad Bourji: Doha
- Nawal Al Zoghbi and Wael Jassar: Cairo
- Haifa Wehbe: Dubai (reported ticket prices reaching $1,400)
- Najwa Karam (with Al-Shami): Abu Dhabi (December 30)
- Elissa (with Adam): Casino du Liban (December 28)
- Fares Karam: Jordan
- Melhem Zein and Guy Manoukian: Casino du Liban
- Nassif Zaytoun: Forum de Beirut (December 30)
- Hani Shaker: Multiple concerts in Beirut
- Abeer Nehme: Beirut hall (December 29)
- A Levantine artist: Multiple concerts in Lebanon (December 27 & 28)
Numerous other concerts are scheduled in Lebanon in the days leading up to New Year’s Eve.For those celebrating locally, prices for New Year’s Eve parties in restaurants and hotels range from $30 to $300 per person, making the festivities accessible to a wide range of budgets.
Despite the challenges faced by Lebanon in 2024, the spirit of celebration remains strong.The country’s resilience and the diverse range of New Year’s Eve events promise a memorable start to 2025.
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Lebanese Rings in 2025 with Music and Resilience
This New Year’s Eve, Lebanon promises a celebration fueled by resilience and a love of music, defying the challenges that marked 2024. As the country prepares to welcome 2025, festivities are vibrant, offering a mix of local and international entertainment.
International stages Lure Lebanese Stars
Many beloved Lebanese artists, usually synonymous with dazzling local New Year’s Eve performances, will grace stages abroad this year.
“The artists signed New year’s concert contracts two or three months ago, during a period of Israeli attacks,” a source from the Syndicate of Resturant and Nightclub Owners explained to a Lebanese news outlet. “Considering the ceasefire agreement was concluded only a few weeks ago, and the contracts had already been finalized, most artists decided to perform abroad. “
A Star-Studded Lineup: Where to celebrate
While some iconic voices will resonate across international borders, several high-profile performances will electrify venues within Lebanon.
International stages:
Nancy Ajram and Tamer Hosni: Dubai
Assi El Helani: Dubai
Ziad Bourji: Doha
Nawal Al Zoghbi and Wael Jassar: Cairo
Haifa Wehbe: Dubai (reported ticket prices reaching $1,400)
Lebanese Stages:
Najwa Karam (with Al-Shami): Abu Dhabi (December 30)
Elissa (with Adam): Casino du Liban (december 28)
Fares Karam: Jordan
Melhem zein and Guy Manoukian: Casino du Liban
Nassif Zaytoun: Forum de Beirut (December 30)
Hany Shaker: Multiple concerts in Beirut
Abeer Nehme: Beirut Hall (December 29)
* ALevantine artist: Multiple concerts in Lebanon (December 27 & 28)
numerous other concerts are scheduled throughout Lebanon in the days leading up to New Year’s Eve.
accessible Festivities: Celebrating across Every Budget
For those opting to celebrate locally, prices for New Year’s Eve parties in restaurants and hotels range from an accessible $30 to $300 per person, making the festivities enjoyable for a wide range of budgets.
A New Year Begins:
Despite the hardships faced by Lebanon in 2024, the spirit of celebration endures. The country’s resilience and the diversity of New Year’s Eve events promise a vibrant and memorable start to 2025.
Interview on World-Today-News.com with Dr. Karim Hamad, Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies
Hesham Khalil, Senior Editor of world-today-news.com speaks with Dr. Karim Hamad, a leading expert on contemporary Lebanese culture and politics.
Hesham Khalil: Dr. Hamad, while Lebanon prepares to welcome 2025, the country still grapples with the aftermath of a difficult year. What is the overall mood in the country as New Year’s Eve approaches?
Dr. karim Hamad:
It’s a complex mix, hesham. There’s a palpable sense of resilience and a desire to move forward, to celebrate life despite the challenges.The New Year’s eve celebrations, although scaled back compared to previous years, are a testament to that enduring spirit.
Hesham khalil:
Many top Lebanese artists will be performing abroad this year.Could you elaborate on the reasons behind this trend?
Dr. Karim Hamad:
As you mentioned, many artists signed contracts for international performances several months ago, during a period of heightened tensions and insecurity. When contracts are made that far in advance, it’s difficult to break them, even with the ceasefire agreement in place.
Hesham Khalil: It’s interesting to see how international factors influence even festive occasions like New Year’s Eve in Lebanon.
Dr. Karim Hamad: Definitely. It highlights the interconnectedness of the region and the impact of external events on cultural expressions, even something as seemingly unrelated as a year-end celebration.
Hesham Khalil:
Tell us,Dr.Hamad,what are some highlights of the New Year’s Eve entertainment scene within Lebanon this year?
Dr. Karim Hamad:
While many major stars will be performing abroad, several notable concerts are scheduled within lebanon. The Casino du Liban, a historically significant venue,will host performances by Lebanese icons like Elissa and melhem Zein.
There are also numerous smaller events and concerts throughout Beirut and other cities, catering to a variety of tastes and budgets.
Hesham Khalil:
That’s good to hear. It truly seems there are options for everyone to ring in the New year.
Dr. Karim Hamad:
Absolutely!
And that’s the essence of Lebanon’s spirit. Even amidst adversity, the people find a way to celebrate, to connect, and to look towards the future with hope.
