Beirut Duty Free Rocks Airport with Dabke Dance - Flash Mob | دبكة في مطار بيروت

Whilst the idea of a flash mob isn't a new thing, a Dabke / Hip-Hop flash mob in Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut Duty Free) at a time when the region is in flux is certainly a first.
On March 5th, 2011, passengers experienced something a little different. A flash mob performed a mix of Dabke and hip-hop to entertain and delight passengers and airport staff alike.
M&C Saatchi and Beirut Duty Free, created this vibrant event as part of their "Take Back More." campaign. The aim was to literally create a wonderful memory of Lebanon that passengers could take with them on their journey.
Produced by: Zoé Production Beirut,
Directed by: Amin Dora,
Director of Photography: Muriel Aboulrouss
Song title: Houwarra "Bladi Ard El Hadara",
Performed by: Alain Merheb (JADE re-edit 2011 for Beirut Duty free)

[@mashailalanezy]

لبنان رغم الجراح والنزيف تبقى صاحبة اجمل ابتسامه :) لبنان أنتي لبنان ولن يكون هناك لبنان مثلك !!!

[@sweetacapella]

This puts the biggest smile on my face. Long live Lebanon.

[@Thehungrychef22]

Proud to be Arab Lebanese.... Dabake is amazing we have to teach our kids....its our heritage.

[@RenanMeihy]

!!كل مرة اجي علبنان بحبه أكتر Greetings from Brazil!

[@Zahraa0AlAdeeb]

فديت لبنان انا... ربي يحميها هالبلاد من كل عدو و من كل حاسد.... :-)

[@hassonkasabi]

لبنان في القلب كل اشي في لبنان حلو واحلى تحيه من الشعب الاردني للشعب اللبناني

[@ShauntN83]

i was in tears when i watched this unique video that represents the true spirit of a lebanese soul filled with love and liberty of expression. this video made me consider visiting lebanon this summer.

[@obdt]

أحلى و اجمل تحية من الاردن للبنانيين الرائعيين يا جماعة الخير صار بدها زيارة للبنان بعد هالفيديو فيديو رائع و بلد جميل و شعب أروع كل الاحترام

[@NasriAtallah]

6 people disliked because they can't dance.

[@nonnah9]

I have always loved Lebanon and in my eyes it's the best arabic country ever and lebanese ppl are awesome and open minded Greetings from Kurdistan

[@Fozoulak]

I am anIranian who love Lebanon and its people. Way to go Friends!

[@boudhyy]

تحية من لبنان الى كل الشعب العربي

[@hiadelta]

very nice , viva Lebanon رغم الجراح تعرفى يالبنان تعيشى وتفرحى زى مصر عاشت لبنان ومصر وسوريا بلاد الحضارات والفنون كيدا فى الحاقدين و العملاء الخونة أفراح يالبنان

[@Bbbb25bbbb]

فديت لبنان وشعبها والله شعب وناسه والى الامام بصراحه رووووووعه

[@Saleh6]

وربي الرقص اللي في مطار لبنان أحلى من الرقص اللي في مطار دبي أحبك لبنان

[@premyojan]

Thanks for this beautiful performance, it shows how the music goes across borders, minds and cultures. I would like to see people in a worldwide dance and the stupidity and wars shall end.

[@krunkaintdead69]

I love that they brought dances from Turkey, Kurdistan and some Iranian influenced dances along to the Arabic dances. Wonderful, going to be on the look out for more.

[@hera.naushahi]

THIS is what the European & the American countries need to see instead of all those horrible things they show.Simply amazing.

[@amn175]

اطيب التحياااااااااااااااات الصادقه والله ...!! اخوكم من السعوديه

[@999999hummer]

والله دبكة من الاخر تحيا لبنان واهل لبنان هامر ابن مصرررررررررر

[@TAHANIHASAN72]

They make people feel that the world is still ok and love and peace still can be found Love this video, I keep watching it over, must visit this loving country with the worm hearted people , wish it was like this all over the world , bless them xx

[@alashkarrola1]

i danced in this :D:D thanks for all the encouraging comments :D:D

[@salamalama8716]

omg lebanese people are the cutest / sweetest ever

[@RamsesReturns]

I am going to Lebanon, I haven't seen this sort of enjoyment anywhere on the planet as of late. Nice...

[@DenisisTimeless]

Incredible. This is, truly, a great way to show that people can be united and we can all live in peace. Fuck war, love each other.

[@Tathakat]

Excellent. Loved it. The real sense of belonging to one common heritage, one country. I honestly cried. Great idea

[@ChairmanPaddy]

"Happy People"........love and peace everywhere. I wish the whole World could be like this!

[@nancyalbenees7888]

lebanon ur the best counrty god have ever created

[@mamean100]

مشاء الله ناس مبسوطه وفرحانه احلي شي حتي اللي يشتغلوا سابوا شغلهم ورقصوا بجد حمسووووووني

[@chambala09]

O_O OMG!! I'm in love!! Too beautiful!! Love dabke, I know I'll learn how to dance it really SOON. Too gorgeous, I would've died if suddenly people started dancing dabke around me just like that!!!!!! I wasn't able to keep myself from smiling throughout this entire vid. Thanks for posting. Greetings from Puerto Rico :))

[@mahmoudnadi6662]

I miss Lebanon! I want to come back.

[@EmanAabid]

Thanks a lot the great people of Lebanon; you're always unique & special; Bless U.

[@StylishPrincess969]

lebanon miiisss uu !!

[@abdallac]

I'm Egyptian and I love the Lebanese spirit for life, I know the Egyptians have found theirs again which needs to catch up to our famous sense of humor.

[@rahaf8823]

ليتني عندكم ^_^ ~ الله يحفظكم و يحميكم توسعووون الخاطر والله ~

[@yblu10]

I went to Beirut before 5-6 months for the first time, it was waaay better than I've expected and the people there are very very nice! I won't miss another visit, I should go there again and again and again!

[@kingakad]

good for you lebnan .we all love you ,hope you always live in joy and happiness. brother from iraq/london

[@hish55]

Faaaantastic, long live lebnaan, pearl of all arabs

[@lamarules5]

SO PROUD TO BE LEBANESE

[@lebanesecasanova]

These are the true Lebanese Generations... we are proud of you guys, you brought a smile to the Lebanese citizens!

[@saidfaraj]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE

[@nimoza33]

very nice..greetings from Turkey to Lebanon

[@abo3zzzam]

i love Lebanon from saudi :D

[@elhanouni84]

Haters will always hate... I'm proud of being from this beautiful country!

[@Aboufahed85]

Ahla balad u 3alam lebnan.. just came home yesterdayfrom lebanon, want to go back allready :-)

[@balatah]

صراحه حتا الي ما لو في الدبك قام يدبك معهم يا روحي يا لبنان واهل لبنان الطيبين فيه واحد سعودي عنده رحله من مطار بيروت وش في الدبك لا شعوريآ يدل على اصله الشعب البناني الرومنسي

[@BassmanBas]

No matter where i am on this earth my heart is Lebanese w basss! watching this made me teary! I miss you Lebanon :(

[@vivo883]

Bravo! This is what makes me proud to be lebanese!! This is our music and our dabke. Vive le Liban!

[@msamara1]

Having visited there as a pilgrimage last year this makes my heart swell. The Lebanese people are so resilient and have been through so much yet they live life to the fullest. I am proud to be a Lebanese American!

[@manuel19992]

Welcome to Lebanon!

[@ahmedinho87]

I wont be surprised if i see this in Lebanon ... such a lovely country

[@d7me72]

رووووعة الجميل انه فلكلور عربي شامي جميل جميل كونو بخير ياعرب :)))))

[@husseinfarar]

im egyptian and i love Lebanon soooo much and peoples of Lebanon

[@manuel19992]

i love LEBANON!!!!!!!!

[@archssm87]

this by far is the best audience reaction for a flash mob I've ever seen! Go Lebanon!

[@AmayaWiseWoman]

Beautiful JOY, beautiful people. Love from New Mexico!!!

[@touteye1]

verrryyyy niceeeeee,hope when i go back to lebanon,can see this,ohhh wonderful

[@iyadaqel]

everything is possible in lebanon. no restrictions stand when you u want to LIVE ur life :) we gotta love lebanon

[@amel1963]

Wowwwwww !! Typical Lebanese !! Full of life, friendly & joyous. Regards to Lebanon.. one of the most beautiful countries in the world.. partially because of its people :)

[@nascarlady29]

love it ,I listen to it almost everyday . This is my Beirut. miss it ,....

[@thepretenda]

Every single Lebanese people are doing this dance. Dabke solves problems by bringing peoples together. A must watch!

[@narinebedrossian9671]

Why in the world would there be any dislikes for this video? Puts a smile on my face!

[@affliction91six]

Everyone in this country has the best fashion sense ever!!!!!

[@zik0v]

amazinggggg,,, perfect song choosing ,,, R.I.P. Alain Merheb

[@MrLALlakers]

I miss Lebanon so much

[@Nawallover1]

hahahahaha 1:31 he left the Basket and Ran to DANCE that's co0o0o0ol

[@elianagrellet]

Lovely!!! Miss Lebanon! Wonderful country!

[@audioa4vr]

I love it! It's so nice to see people happily dancing together :)

[@jessicamaalouly]

Ahhhh i love my country!! and who ever organized this event is a genius

[@couillo1]

GOD, I'M PROUD TO BE LEBANESE !!!!

[@ty7333]

I can't explain, I want to join in!

[@wenredmond]

Loved the music and dancing! Joy in spirit is shared by all of humanity!

[@indirati]

Been to Lebanon and had a great great time , night life was beyond our expectations :) Greeting from Los Angeles, California .

[@ladypainter56]

I absolutely loved this video!!! Why is it that we cannot see more wonderful things like this in our world??? It definitely put a smile on my face and made me wish I could join them!!!!

[@egiattino]

This is truely a testament to the Lebanese, who have endured so much, for so long. The Mid-East, with it's recent turmoil, could learn from this - grab a partner, a dancefloor, and great music to bring about change. A wonderful presentation!

[@parvinmss]

Love and peace to all.... I have to say, I love this video soo much, keep playing it over and over... So amazing to see free spirited people just enjoying the moment... Love to every human beings. Don't let religion and politics keep you from loving one another....

[@sharrooo3]

love dabke

[@RaksanTanzt]

Moving...simply moving. All the best from Berlin!

[@heytakeitorleaveit]

This is AWESOME Lebanese ppl rock !!!! Big fan of Dabke!!!

[@bestmade]

Lebanon, how i missed you ...

[@rkbinz]

الله يحميك يالبنان

[@8DanceDiva8]

I love Lebanon!

[@antoinefb]

God bless the most amazing country in the world !

[@turcoemen]

it does not matter if this is western copy... at least a copy of something good and there is not aproblem about that! i have seen this in a market of valencia, spain. beautiful dancing, beautifl people, long live to lebanon!!!

[@thamer4554]

God Bless Lebanon.. ( Ard ElHadarah) :) Saudi Arabian Citizen

[@aha223164]

راااااااااااااااااااااايقيييييييين يالبنانيين دوم يارب سعودي

[@ZahiraElHayat]

Right on Lebanon! First Mid East flashmob I have seen. So inspiring!!!:)

[@ursula185]

7abibe lebnen a7la balad bel 3alam ne7na balad farid men naw3o w ma fi metlo !!!! we speak internationnal language !!!!!!!! we are lebaneses !!!!!!!!!!! LOVE YOU LEBANON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@orgadl]

At the end of the movie, after watching it three time in a row, I suddenly realized! I have tears in my eyes! This is so emotional… one can see it simply as “people dancing in terminal” for me, there's only one meaning- we need to bring peace, now. (Orgad, Israel)

[@maxsoftnet]

I watched it over 10 times!! Great movie and great country with amazing people!!

[@ryttaturk9983]

love it ! i love my lebanon no matter how hard they trying to break it

[@jcmidore]

Miss that music,, Very cool video!

[@anemer69]

Faith in humanity restored

[@bedslouki]

This Is What Makes Lebanon Special... It's a Country Full Of Surprises ;)

[@mashkaljiii]

love u lebanon-be like this always.

[@dona009613]

AMAZING !! TRUE LEBANESE SPIRIT

[@omaraskar96]

one of the best commercials ever....love u lebanon

[@nancyalbenees7371]

lebnan ur the best country god ever created

[@silvermel7]

Ya wayli .. Long Live Dabkeh! .. Like Like Like Like!

[@SuelFadel]

wallah i love this so much!! Why can't all of the world unite and be as happy as they can and stop war! It's not really hard after all!!