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27 Aug 2016
12 Photos That Prove That Lebanon Was Awesome In The 60s
*LOST voice* “We have to go back.”
1. People used to dress up in suits and ballgowns to go clubbing:
Image via http://pollyvousfrancais.blogspot.com
2. There was an incredible rock band called ‘The Sea-Ders’
Image via projectrevolver.org
3. Women used to rock a unibrow and give death-glares on their wedding nights:
Image via tate.org.uk
4. The pool of Phoenicia Hotel was like a scene from Mad Men:
5. Old men used to sit outside of cafes and judge everyone walking by:
6. Young men used to pose with cardboard cutouts, and thought it was amazing:
7. We had greenery, and public transportation:
8. Bartenders were dapper in their suits and bowties:
This photo was taken at the bar of Le Bristol Hotel, Hamra.
9. Smoking arguile on Raouche was done in style:
10. We had awesome, clean, FREE beaches:
11. We had a ROCKET SOCIETY:
Yes, really. They even tried to send Lebanese-made rockets into space.
12. And you could have the best bouillabaisse in town at Lucullus:
Located on Beirut’s corniche, upscale French restaurant “Lucullus” was famous for the dish.
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