Lebanese protest songs and dances has the internet hooked

Thousands of Lebanese people gathered to protest against the ruling government, demanding it steps down. These unprecedented protests against the political elite have paralyzed the functioning of the entire country for about a week now. Demonstrators are finding new and creative ways of showing their disagreement with the current leaders.  

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Lebanese demonstrators recently organised public concerts and dances to express their discontent, this unique way of raising their voice against the administration has gone viral all over the internet. People across the  world have expressed their love and support, appreciating the creativity and uniqueness of these protesters. 

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The protesters have claimed that they will take what’s rightfully theirs, by protesting using every possible way to show their disagreement but without violence. The video shows Lebanese DJ Madi Karimeh playing beats for the protesters from a balcony in Tripoli on Saturday. The unique protest video soon went viral on various social media platforms.  

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A grooving protest 

The song blended with various other tunes has since been used in various protest marches across the country. Various Arabic break-up songs were also remixed and played, to imply that people want to “break” their ties with the current government. 

The protesters across the country have blocked the roads with vehicles and makeshift barricades for a seventh day on Wednesday. The whole country has been brought to a standstill, with schools and banks closed for consecutive days. However, the government approved an emergency reform package on Monday, but the decision did not stop the protests.

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The protests started after the Lebanese government announced their plan to impose new taxes on tobacco, petrol and WhatsApp calls. The protest is considered to be the Mediterranean country's largest gathering in years, as it continues to spread from Beirut to the southern cities of Tripoli and Tyre. Lebanon's sectarian political system has reportedly failed to offer a solution to the dire economic situation facing the country for years, which includes high youth unemployment, high-cost living and record public debt. 

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(With inputs from agencies)