Lebanon / DATE IDEA

Listen to zajal.

Listen to a recording of Lebanese zajal poetry and discuss how rhythm, voice and repetition carry the story.

01 / LEBANON

Go at your own pace.

From poetry to food: these Lebanese-inspired dates also work at home or through a local cultural initiative.

02 / HOW TO DO IT

Listen to a recording of Lebanese zajal poetry and discuss how rhythm, voice and repetition carry the story.
Use a recording with context and a translation where possible.
Choose one short excerpt to listen to closely.

More about this activity: UNESCO: al-Zajal

No translation? Compare the rhythm without guessing the words.

01 / Lebanon

Make three small mezze dishes at home using recipes by Lebanese creators and put everything on the table at once to share.

02 / Lebanon

Look at photos of Lebanese landscapes from a reliable cultural source and draw a small map together showing your favourite view.

03 / Lebanon

Choose a film by a Lebanese filmmaker through a legal streaming service or independent cinema, then discuss one scene from two perspectives.