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Lebanon set in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea accounts to be a significant country in the Middle East. Culture of Lebanon provides an insight into the heritage and customs practiced in this country. On account of the various ethnic groups dwelling in Lebanon, the rich and varied Culture of Lebanon forms a distinctive feature of the nation.

Lebanon’s culture is actually blend of Arabic and other foreign cultures. However, some of the natives choose to refer Lebanon as a part of the Mediterranean civilization. All those born and brought up in this country converse in Arabic language fused with a Lebanese accent. Some of the words are also derived from the Turkish Ottoman era. In few churches in Lebanon, the religious rites on special occasions are performed in Syriac. The minority including Armenians and Kurds follow their own languages in daily communications.

Cities in Lebanon are more modernized and are the lifestyle of these places is highly influenced by the western culture. Men and women are quite liberal and the relationship between the opposite sexes is quite open in Lebanon. The younger generation prefers dressing up in western style. Music and food reflect the fusion of cultures of other nations including Greece, Turkey, Syria, Palestine and Egypt.

The major religious groups in Lebanon are Shia Muslim, Sunni Muslim, Druze and Christian.

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. English and Aremnian too are spoken by a considerable number of inhabitants. Many people also use a dialect featuring the blend of Arabic and Syriac languages. Owing to the international trends, English and French languages have been introduced in various educational institutions.

Traditional and folk songs are quite popular in Lebanon. The major artists are Fairuz, Marcel Khalife, Julia Boutros and Majida El Roumi. Traditional music in Lebanon is known as ‘Jabali’. Few famous Lebanese artists are Elissa, Ragheb Alame, Waleed Tawfeek, Myriam Fares, Najwa Karam and Wael Kfoury.

Lebanese Culture can also be discerned through the cuisine of Lebanon. The national delicacy is kibbe which is a meat pie and the national drink is arak. A conventional Lebanese meal commences with a range of mezze including salads, vegetables and pastries. Meals are normally rounded up with fruits or Arabic coffee.

Culture of Lebanon also features the country sports. There are six ski resorts and the winter sports include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. In summer one can go for hiking. The other popular sports in Lebanon comprise cycling, rafting, swimming, climbing, canoeing, spelunking and sailing. There is a National Rugby league Team too and soccer and basketball are quite renowned in Lebanon.

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