Lebanon: Anti-government protests turn into giant street party

Scores of people in Leban came out to public places in capital city of Beirut and or places on October 20 to join largest protests in country since 2005. protests were std in revolt against tritional leers who have reigned for three deces and plummeted ecomy to brink of disaster. widespre protests began four days ago after government of Leban unveiled new tax proposals. Leban is one of world's most indebted countries, with a deficit of around $86 billion more than 150 percent of gross domestic product, according to Finance Ministry. Public anger surged after parliament passed an austerity budget in July as part of efforts to unlock $11 billion. nation also suffers from high unemployment and very slow growth.

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A protest with music, songs and dance 

public services have remained off for years w and power stations remain neglected. protest was t like regular protest scene. protestors blared music, danced, sang songs and chanted, “ people want to bring down regime.” Many people were seen carrying placards that re, "Happiest depressed people you’ll ever meet.” Protestors which include men and women carried blue bags to clean streets of capital city Beirut in morning, picking up trash that was left behind by previous night's protests.

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Some demonstrators set up small bathing pools 

In Beirut, some demonstrators set up small bathing pools on main ring-ro and in Martyr's Square and camped out in a pdling pool. During late-night in Tripoli, Lebanese people waved ir mobile phone lights and danced turning out protest into a giant open-air nightclub. sidewalks have been prompted into impromptu cafes. protestors waved national flag across country chanting and echoing slogans from 2011  Arab Spring uprisings that toppled governments. protest remained mostly good-natured with people singing and dancing into ir tritional dances. A 50-year-old in Tripoli,  Nazih Siraj said its a time for change ding that he was demonstrating for future of his four daughters. Lebanese expats on Sunday gared to demonstrate in Paris, Los Angeles, and Washington.

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