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    Nabil Ismail | @salmanonline
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    Iconic Librairie Antoine Just Closed Its Branch In Beirut Souks Forever

    By Karine KeuchkerianJuly 29, 2022Updated:July 29, 2022
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    The iconic Beirut Souks’ bookstore Librairie Antoine officially closed its doors on Thursday, as a consequence of the severe damage it had incurred from the Beirut port explosion.

    For years, Librairie Antoine has been a go-to landmark for intellectuals, showcasing Lebanon’s literary culture, and hosting authors, readers, book signings, reading clubs, and seminars.

    Before its closing on Thursday, the bookstore hosted a final book signing ceremony, uniting author and activist Joumana Haddad and poet Akl Awit, as well as an artistic performance by Lina Abyad.

    جمانة حداد وعقل العويط .. توقيع كتابيهما "للمرة الاولى والاخيرة" في مكتبة انطوان التي طالها الانفجار في ٤ اب ٢٠٢٠ ولم ترمم حتى الان في اسواق بيروت. @JHaddadOfficial pic.twitter.com/fqlvEgWkut

    — Salman Andary (@salmanonline) July 28, 2022

    Activisits on social media bid farewell to Librairie Antoine in Beirut Souks, as this branch was an escape for many book lovers, and holds great importance in Beirut, which, according to many, has turned into a “ghost town.”

    In June 2022, Beirut’s municipality police also closed The Sunflower Theater, for allegedly lacking environmental standards, which has prompted many people to issue a campaign to preserve the theater.

    A location that changed my life, gave me love & brought me home

    Their last day, today

    Farewell, Antoine Souqs pic.twitter.com/bOXMPpCS86

    — Ronnie Chatah (@thebeirutbanyan) July 28, 2022

    However, numerous people are now working and trying their best to revive Beirut’s cultural scene, and re-opening important landmarks, like the iconic Piccadilly Theatre in Beirut, which is reportedly set to be restored after being closed for 28 years.

    Related: Lebanese Iconic Piccadilly Theatre Will Be Restored After Closing For 28 Years

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