Lebanon, an ancient country where a wedding is a major event. The celebrations are traditionally divided into three stages - the preparation of the bride, the ceremony and the following reception.
During the week before the ceremony, the bride will spend time with her parents, her bridesmaids and he female relatives. This is to enable her to rest and relax. Although western-style weddings are very common now in Lebanon, particularly in Beirut, Lebanese traditions still have an influence on celebrations. The bride will be beautifully made up for the wedding ceremony, adorned with rings, earrings, bangles and a tiara. Roses are popular wedding flowers in the country.
Classical Lebanese belly dancing will often be performed at the wedding reception, symbolizing the bride's transformation into a sensual woman. The newlyweds will serve crumbly white butter cookies known as Ghoraibi to their guests - their white color represents the purity of the bride.
This small country features the modern cities of Beirut and Tripoli, but its outstanding features are doubtless its ancient Islamic architecture, Roman ruins and stunning landscapes.
The coastal town of Byblos dates back no less than seven millennia, and contains a massive amount of history. Its beach is lovely, and there are plenty of restaurants where you can discover delicious Lebanese cuisine, with Turkish, Arabic and French influences. Baalbek, northeast of Beirut, is also highly recommended for its huge temple complex, built many centuries previously.
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