On April 14, a celebration of Russian folk traditions was held in the Sanaye City Park in Beirut.
The Russian folk music was played in the park during the day, visitors were able to taste Russian cuisine and participate in workshops where they could get acquainted with Russian crafts and traditions. The event took place as part of a festival dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Lebanon.
The organizers are the Coordinating Council of the Societies of Russian Compatriots Living in Lebanon, with the support of the Russian House in Beirut, the Government of Moscow and the Russian Embassy in Lebanon.