Steps of Marco Polo at Beiteddine

Grand Opening: In the steps of Marco Polo  على خطى ماركو بولو

A Musical Journey on the Silk Road رحلة موسيقية على طريق الحرير

A Beiteddine Festival production

Alain Weber, Artistic Director

Dr. Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, Musical Director

June 21 & 22

This musical journey illustrates the trade route from China to Venice. The road bears the name of the most precious merchandise that transited: Silk. This historical trade route gave people the chance to exchange ideas, goods, and religious beliefs; countless artistic influences were transmitted. Lebanon was at the very heart of this journey. More than 70 musicians, singers and dancers from Lebanon and the world will share the stage; Rafik Ali Ahmad, Abir Nehmé, Charbel Rouhana, Lubnan Baalbaki, Mohammed Motamedi, Sima Dance Company, Indian Dance troupe Gair and Ensemble Venice.