Sleepless in Latakia
Latakia has gone berserk! On every parking lot, vacant plot, park or even a wide expanse of pavement marquees have sprouted, draped in blinding lights, with huge loudspeakers operating at deafening levels. Men, women and children gather in and around to watch as girls and guys join hands in the traditional Dabkeh. The drummer is at the center of the circle of dancers, the action often taking place right in the middle of the road, the music is the traditional folk music with its energetic rhythms... Sign in to see full entry.