"Layali el Souk Al Ateeq" | Zouk Mikael | August 20-23rd 2015 | 7pm-midnight
"Layali el Souk Al Ateeq" Zouk Mikael will be inaugurated on Thursday August the 20th. Zouk Mikael Municipality has created a haven of cultural activities, kids’ entertainment, Lebanese traditions, as well as and traditional arts and crafts. Come along and discover the history of the “City of Peace” (as classified by UNESCO in 1999) the magic of weaving the Nawl, talented local craftsmen, known for their handmade jewelry, carpeting, and so on, and experience the sights, smells and tastes of marzipan and sambousik, freshly cooked by local women.
The place comes to life at 7pm; besides the alleyway wherein numerous craft shops and cafés line the old souk and includes a historical khan, amphitheater, restaurants and pubs for a fun night out. This year, Zouk Mikael municipality has partnered with Souk el Akel which will be transforming one of Zouk's main streets into a haven for foodies. Join us on Thursday the 20th of August for a weekend of festivities, fun and food.