Here's How the Revolutionaries Celebrated New Year's Eve in Lebanon
People in Lebanon decided to welcome 2020 in revolutionaries squares, specifically Martyrs' Square in Beirut and El Nour Square in Tripoli. And as expected, it was crowded, beautiful, and completely rad.
Here's how the revolutionaries in Lebanon celebrated the occasion:
#1 They celebrated together
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The squares were beyond crowded. Everyone was eager to revolt and peacefully on New Year's eve, to listen to music and to be in the spot that welcomed their anger and their hopes for more than two months.
People from all over Lebanon, from all religions, sects, and ages came to receive the new Lebanon together.
#2 There were sky lanterns
Of course, these had the Lebanese flag imprinted on them. This has become almost a tradition in the revolutionary squares in Lebanon during special occasions. But on that night, this little action had the biggest meaning.
It symbolized their intention of letting go of the old Lebanon of corruption and injustice; I mean, that's why they chose to celebrate in the squares in the first place.
#3 Awesome lighting
Any great party will have beautiful lighting, and this one was no different. They even lit up the Phoenix that revolutionary artist made of broken tent metals, and it has been sitting there, in the Martyrs Square, for quite a while now. They really thought of everything!
#4 They threw the sickest party
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The party's program was the biggest temptation to attend. They had DJs, singers, dabke, revolutionary songs, stuntmen, and you name it. Everything that makes a party awesome and big, this one had it. No wonder so many people were present.
#5 Confetti!
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As the clock struck midnight, the festivity went fun-tastic with the sky above their heads sparkling with millions of colorful confetti showering over them from a crane; the same crane that lifted people up on independence day. It was more festive than any other New Year's party.
#6 And of course, fireworks
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The magical night was completed with colorful fireworks lighting the sky of Lebanon.
It was probably at that moment when people got to forget all their endless effort, and all the beating and injustice they witnessed and endured on protest grounds, and even before the revolution. It was at that time where they realized that it was all worth it.
#7 A huge bonfire
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They had to keep themselves and each other warm, and they knew exactly how. The revolutionaries set up a big bonfire in the middle of the square to fight off the cold of winter.
If there's anything you need to know about Lebanese people, is that they'll find a way, they always do. Cold and rain sure won't make them go home.
#8 Unique and diverse shows
As it was previously said, shows were unique and stuntmen took over, amazing everyone with their ability to blow and play with fire. It gave the party a little diversity and put an edge on it.
#9 People of all ages were present
Everyone was tirelessly partying, whether they are a toddler, a teenager, an adult or a senior. They all went down to the square with patriotism, hope and a whole lot of joy.
The young ones were introduced to the beauty of a united celebration, while the older ones got to experience real freedom, and perhaps for the first time ever.