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![Called Qumi, it was the group's most extravagnat production to date](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VSQDMCGX4RWFFHDUVGVMGWREXQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=a6bd0f451c17234182681c57ddc2c8651a54266fc37c1abbdfdce2b9f95c976f&width=400&height=225)
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![The show blended various modern and traditional dance styles](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6UNQJWWDNQ53JDS4W67RFTRLII.jpg?smart=true&auth=5bbb6d4f3e73b24b0e35e92f7c856054d946342453033c8488117dbe1734dfb9&width=400&height=225)
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![Mayyas are based in Beirut](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KXTK34T5TCAXJN7DHNFJEERBMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=5099a3dd219cf36b1cdadbd75cfcf8708ef18ee02b7e490104077c4e3ce83645&width=400&height=225)
![Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas delivered their first public performance in their home country on Thursday. All photos: AP](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/G5J4CRSREOQORDGYOPCUR3GE5E.jpg?smart=true&auth=818c802a877dd765ee826c9f8abd6027e6be85e45f3a75ae65c90ad4342fa234&width=400&height=225)
![The show took place at the Beirut Waterfront](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/K2H7HPWXLX4PP2ADMXQI734BRM.jpg?smart=true&auth=92162b22a3cd86d9e66d8da0f496b177069526d5b9d407b7ecf977b4addaf615&width=400&height=225)
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![The show featured more than 75 dancers](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7NNHZIX25ERJHGRWG4GSPRZ2TU.jpg?smart=true&auth=88aa5df275cef1b981ca7cf428306f28e2606fd40314b9eb33e53b45d0206a73&width=400&height=225)
![The show blended various modern and traditional dance styles](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6UNQJWWDNQ53JDS4W67RFTRLII.jpg?smart=true&auth=5bbb6d4f3e73b24b0e35e92f7c856054d946342453033c8488117dbe1734dfb9&width=400&height=225)
![Qumi is inspired by the heritage of Beirut](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4E5NISI6C2EB7FHQQXAKASMIYM.jpg?smart=true&auth=ef9aa2802e6ae009fa541d3f2a54174400c4489afbe5749f463af9e5667e3586&width=400&height=225)
![Qumi poses questions on what are the characteristics of the Beirut and what are the Lebanese people made of](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3WFPUFC7FHDTEIKN3EVL7TJRWU.jpg?smart=true&auth=9a2f589526101bef3d5783f55cbb1ea5142348492bc86abb3149a8dcdd3899d9&width=400&height=225)
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![Mayyas are based in Beirut](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KXTK34T5TCAXJN7DHNFJEERBMI.jpg?smart=true&auth=5099a3dd219cf36b1cdadbd75cfcf8708ef18ee02b7e490104077c4e3ce83645&width=400&height=225)
Show must go on: Lebanon's summer season packed despite escalating conflict with Israel
High-profile entertainment events take place as residents and returning expats enjoy summer
![Jamie Prentis](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Farc-authors%2Fthenational%2F7e8731e9-4925-4121-9565-fee2525fc1c6.png?smart=true&auth=8c028507ec53318d49d5123c5dc965135b9b7aea1a6d3ffd9ccacfb39b6f8f40&width=70&height=70)
Jamie Prentis
August 06, 2024
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August 06, 2024